As if there weren’t enough reasons already to watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – including Nintendo potentially paying off a long-running fan theory – it also includes Fox McCloud from the cult classic Star Fox series. And yes, they really did announce him out of the blue with a poster showcasing his new look.
“New” is probably an exaggeration. Aside from the bright orange fur, facial structure and vest (instead of the trademark full-sleeved jacket), it’s Fox to a tee. Even the flight suit and belt buckle are reminiscent of his design in Super Smash Bros. The Arwing is also prominently featured in the background, making us wonder what space shenanigans he’ll get up to.
Of course, this has numerous other implications for the greater Super Mario movie lore. Is Fox now part of the Mario cinematic universe? Could this be the first tease towards a potential Super Smash Bros. movie? It might be the first step towards a new video game. Since the poorly received Star Fox Zero, the series has pretty much been on ice (though Nintendo did include the unreleased Star Fox 2 in the Super NES Classic Edition).
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie premieres in US theaters on April 1st, so stay tuned for more details.
