Summary
- Princess Peach's mysterious origin in The Super Mario Bros Movie leaves fans curious about her past.
- The sequel could explore Peach's backstory further, potentially revealing new characters and kingdoms.
- Princess Peach's history could lead to a whole new storyline in The Super Mario Bros Movie franchise.
The Super Mario Bros Movie managed to get many things right, from balancing the plethora of characters to providing nods to the iconic video game series, all while creating a heartfelt story. It was an impressive feat from the team at Illumination, and they were rewarded with The Super Mario Bros Movie grossing over $1 billion at the box office. They stuck to the video origins for a lot of the story, but one character that underwent a significant change was Princess Peach.
Anna Taylor-Joy's character wasn't the damsel in distress as she has so often been portrayed in the various Super Mario video games. Instead, she was a confident leader who had no problem taking action. It was a wise decision, but some elements of her character still needed further development to be on the same level as Mario, including a significant piece of her history.
The Super Mario Bros Movie 2 Must Be A Success Before The Universe Is Expanded
The Super Mario Bros Movie is one that could easily be expanded, but the sequel must be a hit first.
The Super Mario Bros Movie Provided A Major Princess Peach Mystery
Audiences were left wondering if it would ever be addressed
When audiences meet Princess Peach, it is already established that she is in charge of the Mushroom Kingdom, with the Toads having helped raise her. She's settled into that world and is desperate to do whatever it takes to protect them from the threat of Bowser. However, when asked where she came from, it is clear that she doesn't know. Peach arrived in the Mushroom Kingdom as a baby but didn't know anything different other than teasing that there were many different places in that universe. It was an interesting scene to add to the movie because it wasn't addressed again at any point, leaving it as a significant unanswered mystery for fans.
However, the fact that it was in The Super Mario Bros Movie made a lot of fans feel like it was setting up something for the future. That's where the sequel could come in, as the upcoming movie has the chance to address this. Audiences want to know more information about Peach's backstory, and since it was added to the original film, there is a need for it to be addressed and not just left as a random, unanswered question for people.
The Super Mario Bros Movie 2 Could Visit Princess Peach's Home
This would add further backstory to her character
The Super Mario Bros Movie 2 plot is very much a mystery at the moment, and nothing was particularly set up in the original movie apart from a tease that Yoshi will be involved. Therefore, there is a blank canvas for the team to work with when it comes to telling this story. That's where Princess Peach's backstory could come into play. Audiences already know where Mario and Luigi are from, as their home life was detailed in the original movie; therefore, there isn't a need to go back to that. That's where the sequel could, and should, look to highlight Peach's past by visiting her home. While she claims not to know where that is in the first movie, it could end up being a central plot of the sequel, as Peach looks for answers about her past. It would be an interesting journey into the unknown and would take Peach out of her comfort zone this time, which didn't happen in the first film.
Peach was very much in control during The Super Mario Bros Movie, with Mario being the one outside of his element as she guided him around that world. However, seeing her in a different environment would force the creative team to develop her character even further, which would be beneficial to the movie and the franchise moving forward if other films are planned. There is also the possibility that she could be a human, much like Mario. Peach is easily able to identify Mario as one when he arrives in the Mushroom Kingdom, and perhaps that's down to her history as a baby. If the sequel is going to continue pushing the love interest between the two characters, then establishing her as a fellow human would make sense. That could also create a fun dynamic of seeing Peach enter the human world, which would open up the possibility of some comedic scenes due to how different that environment is.
Princess Peach's Backstory Can Open Up The Super Mario Bros Movie World Even Further
There's an opportunity to introduce new characters and kingdoms
Exploring the origins of Princess Peach opens The Super Mario Bros Movie 2 up to many new possibilities, especially when introducing fresh characters. The sequel is likely to add to the cast, and with so many iconic characters from the video games having not appeared in the first film, this could be a way of doing it. Daisy is one person that a lot of fans would like to see in the sequel, and since she and Peach have often been pushed together in video games, this could be a way of achieving that. Many have wondered whether the two are sisters, and while it's widely believed they're simply friends, having them be from the same place would be a fun way of introducing Daisy, all while giving fans answers about Peach.
Another character who could be introduced via Peach's backstory is Rosalina. She was introduced via the popular Super Mario Galaxy video game and has become a staple of the franchise ever since. There have often been theories surrounding her and Peach being related, and The Super Mario Bros Movie 2 could turn that theory canon. Focusing on Rosalina would also mean that the sequel is going to open up the universe dramatically, as it would end up being inspired by Super Mario Galaxy. However, that's not a bad thing as it would widen the horizons of the movie and increase the stakes for The Super Mario Bros Movie 2, all while giving a clear answer to Peach's mystery.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
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- Release Date
- April 5, 2023
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath
- Writers
- Matthew Fogel
Cast
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Chris PrattMario (voice) -
Anya Taylor-JoyPrincess Peach (voice)
