Hey everyone! Nintendo just dropped a surprise announcement: We're getting another Nintendo Direct dedicated entirely to the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie! Mark your calendars for March 9th at 9pm UK time. Before you get too excited, Nintendo's already said that this Direct will focus solely on the movie, so don't expect any new game announcements this time around.

You'll be able to catch the action on YouTube or through the Nintendo Today app. It's going to be awesome to see what they have in store for us, but I'm hoping to see some of my favorite characters to show up in the movie!

New Characters Revealed!

Along with the announcement, Nintendo gave us a sneak peek with some fresh artwork. The poster teases appearances from some unexpected characters, which makes me wonder if the new movie will be great.

Ninjis, those black-clad, ninja-like creatures, are making an appearance! I didn't spot them in previous trailers, but it's great to see them! If you don't remember, they first showed up in Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic and Super Mario Bros. 2. After that, they appeared in many Mario spin-offs!

And there's more! Birdo is also in the poster, along with Mouser, who was also introduced in Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic and Super Mario Bros. 2. As you can see, there will be a lot of retro characters!

Don't forget Wart, the frog-like villain from Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic and Super Mario Bros. 2. It will be interesting to see how they play into the movie's story.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is hitting theaters on April 1st. With the promise of familiar faces and potentially new ones, I'm excited to see how this movie turns out. Also, keep an eye out for more sneak peeks, as a recent leak suggests another iconic character might be joining the adventure!