Why the Mario Movie Is Going to Be MASSIVE 

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I'm convinced that Arlo’s gasp and realization that a Luigi's Mansion movie could happen was completely off script and he legit figured that out while recording.

The videos of people reacting to the cast announcement alone was massive free publicity for the film.

Luigi's Mansion the movie could be legit amazing. And it would have a strong chance of being a cyclical movie that pops up every few years around Halloween.

I will say, for all the damage the Minions have done to comedy, the first Despicable Me movie was actually really charming, sweet, and had a (then) really unique visual style.

One thing I don´t see people talking about is the fact we are getting CRANKY and FOREMAN SPIKE, characters that represent the LIFE OF MARIO BEFORE THE MAIN GAMES. It´s so crazy to me that Nintendo is putting these almost forgotten characters (just Spike, Cranky REALLY isn´t forgotten) in new projects. Gives me hope for other characters like Tatanga, Smithy, Fawful, etc. to come back.

I love how Arlo's go-to clip to use of Jack Black is the scene where he's been kidnapped by The Muppets, I would have expected nothing less.

I’m genuinely pleased to hear Illumination’s CEO said they really want to keep Nintendo hands on with this film, at the same time I love how with this cast they just said “We’re ILLUMINATION, 15%-of-Sing’s-production-budget-is-music Illumination, you know who we are.” My most ideal and plausible vision is a mix of genuine enjoyment and ironic meme enjoyment. Preferably more of the former, but if they REALLY go for the latter I might be able to live with that.

I love how Arlo went completely silent at the very concept of a Luigi’s Mansion movie. I would definitely watch that.

3:27 I stand by this when I say Charlie Day was the best casting choice in the entire movie and I’m excited to see him in action, just watch some of the videos where people animated Luigi over Some of Charlie’s lines in Always Sunny and you’ll see that he fits perfectly

I hope Mario does well enough that Nintendo gets the idea to commission a studio to make a sick Metroid show. Make it a more violent and dark version of Mandalorian.

I never knew that I needed to hear arlo’s opinions on animated movies, I literally would love a video where he just talks about his favorite movies

I do hope Nintendo did at least have Illumination rein back the cliches they’re infamous for. Also I think it’d be a pleasant surprise if Chris Pratt took influence from either Captain Lou Albano or Walker Boone’s performances as Mario.

I love the fact that he put a note saying that the Captain Underpants movie is good, and that you should watch it, so true lmao

The first Despicable Me was a pretty unique and solid movie, so maybe they'll tap back into that for this but probably not

I have to agree with you Arlo on basically all the points you've made. The Mario movie will be massive. I just have this sinking feeling I'm going to leave the theater a little disgusted and heartbroken

4:11 I honestly don't really understand this take. Miyamoto isn't a fan of big Mario stories because he thinks gameplay should always be the focus. A movie doesn't have gameplay. The entire thing is all story. And Miyamoto really understands how to make things entertaining, imo. He directed the Pikmin short films, and those are amazing. I'm sure he's had loads of great input for the Mario movie. That being said, I'm also pretty worried, because Illumination convinced him to allow Chris Pratt to be Mario, and it's likely Illumination are convincing Miyamoto that some other bad choices are actually good ones... So uh... I'm not that optimistic anymore. But at the very least, I think Miyamoto being involved is a very good thing.

It hasn’t even come out yet and we all know it’s going to be a meme goldmine

I can’t wait for people to say “Wow, the Mario movie was so good they made games based off of it!”

Gosh darn it Arlo, now you have ignited my need for a Luigi’s Mansion movie with John Cena as King Boo.

I feel like I'm the only person who was actually excited about the casting when it was announced. Like, as far as Chris Pratt goes, my first thought was that they're gonna go with the Brooklyn accent used in the old cartoons rather than the Italian accent when know today.

I really enjoy hearing Arlo's opinions on the Mario movie

This was the perfect chance to bring Roberta back, we miss her. Did you send her to a farm where she can run free with other horsey friends

"It's hard to imagine a Charlie Day Luigi." Not really. Charlie Day is good at playing characters that are absolute nervous wrecks. Which is why a Luigi's Mansion is something I would be excited about.

The video aged well.

the finest wine.

Well... Mario movie is currently on trajectory for a $1.5 billion box office, even before opening in Japan and South Korea, its biggest international markets... so, uh, yeah, Arlo was right and the box office analysts were wrong.

The rush of adrenaline I felt as I came to the same Luigi's mansion movie realization as you did in the video is astounding!

I'd be slightly less pessimistic about the movie if Illumination wasn't involved. They are competent animators, but they are truly the poster children of the "Celebrity first, eh who cares about the rest" animated feature trend. I've seen a few of their movies somewhat involuntarily over the years and they're the cinema equivalent of way off brand junk food. They're not even twinkies or store-brand twinkies, but sketchy podunk gas station knock offs that make you regret your culinary choices.

I’d love nothing more than to learn about the biology of Arlos.

I love the way Arlo gasped when the idea of a Luigi's Mansion movie came in. 17:06 Also with that poster, I hope the implication is Christopher Lloyd as E. Gadd and Mark Hamill as King Boo because that's casting I could get behind.

If “The Secret Life of Pets” can make 800 million world wide, I feel it’s nearly impossible Mario will be a flop money wish. Love them or hate them, Illumination is good at marketing, budgets and being “good enough”. Even if you are like me and think it’s a plague of hollow soullessness, you have to admit it works sadly.

I just hope it's either a hilarious dumpster fire or unironically amazing. Just not mediocre. Please, god, not mediocre.

hearing arlo say minions are a menace has repaired my soul

Anatomy we know Arlo has: -Eyes -Mouth -Ears (for RayCons) -Glarfileptor

Hopefully it'll do the Mario franchise justice 🤞

3:27 tbh Charlie day doing his neurotic, mile a minute ramble shtick would be excellent for Luigi.

One thing working against “Mario”: it’s opening the Wednesday after “Avatar 2” and “Aquaman 2” both open, both of which are going to hit huge with families and come on the heels of $1 billion-grossing originals.

Yep he was right.

There’s also Illumination’s EXTREMELY aggressive marketing. Like, they will plaster the Minions on anything, so you know that when we are nearing the Mario Movie release they will put Mario’s face everywhere.

I can't believe they managed to cast the original voice of Mario- Chris Pratt!

I want to to see someone compile something using Chris Pratt's voice from the Lego Movie or Parks and Rec over cutscenes from Mario games, just to get an idea on how it might be like.

17:04 NGL if that Mark Hamill starring role was for King Boo. That would actually be a great casting choice.

I will once again reiterate my thoughts on the cast: Mario - Chris Pratt has proven his skill as a voice actor with the LEGO Movie (and Ben 10: Ultimate Alien which I am including here solely because of personal bias), which came out before he was famous. We don't know what Mario will sound like, but I'm sure Pratt can come up with a good voice for him. Peach - I only know Anya Taylor-Joy from Split, but if that's anything to go by then she'll do a great job. Luigi - Charlie Day is, quite frankly, perfect. I would have gone with John Leguizamo again because it would have been funny, but Charlie Day can absolutely portray a nervous wreck as he has proven many times. Bowser - This is the one everyone seems to agree is good, so there's not much I can say about it. Donkey Kong - Seth Rogan already kind of sounds like what DK would sound like if he had a human voice. If he just deepens his voice a little, it'll be a dead-ringer for the games. Toad - It could be pretty hilarious if Keegan-Michael Key does a deep voice for Toad, and if that's the joke they're going for I'm here for it. Foreman Spike - I honestly don't know crap about Sebastian Maniscalco. Cranky Kong - I grew up watching Fred Armisen on SNL, and I can imagine him easily doing a "back in my day" kind of grumpy old man. Kamek - Kevin Michael Richardson is usually known for his deep voices, but he has done voices that sound pretty much like Kamek before.

I love hearing you rant about the mario movie, it's so.. wholesome? In a way? Your passion is amazing! Keep it up buddy!

This movie is either gonna be a dumpster fire or the best film to grace the Earth.

A Luigi’s Mansion movie would be a dream come true, they could even base it off of the original game. I’d also just like to see the Luigi’s Mansion King Boo style on the big screen

There’s a small part of me that wishes it would be based of Super Mario Super Show. That would probably be a terrible option but I kinda want to see it regardless.

A Donkey Kong Country has such insane potential. It would raise the status of Donkey Kong to incredible new heights. Nintendo might actually start showing some real care for Donkey Kong again, and that's phenomenal.

The Fast & Furious franchise is a prime example of how an F-Zero film could easily work. And Metroid? It's already based on the Aliens movie series.

I'm just waiting for the memes. I feel like we're at least going to get some GOOD memes. Also I've mostly heard (and kinda agree) that Illumination's films are just mediocre, not terrible, which is way worse imo. Usually when a film's terrible it would at least make it at least worth watching ironically or critically. When a film's mediocre, who gives a crap.

17:16 I love this poster. the corniness, the actors (mark Hamil as king boo for sure), and most of all the perfectly imperfect thanksgiving release.

Captain understands was amazing and deserved much more than what it got. No one saw it and it made me sad. My entire family loved it!

3:20 not gonna lie though, the more ive thought about it the more it fits PERFECTLY! Chris Prat may not have sounded right at first, but he has the right tambre, just needs to put on *some kind* of accept, could be brooklin, could be itialian, I have no clue what hes gonna do but its gonna sound like Mario. Charlie Day as luigi I think we all knew was a fit. Jack Black as bowser is simply amazing, it doesnt even really *need* to sound all gravely and grumbly, im sure he will make it his own. And for toad.... Idk anyone can play Toad if they dont want to use their vocal chords for the forseeable future.

Nintendo's other franchises become insurance. Please let me explain: When Mario does well, there will be sequels and spinoffs. Donkey Kong will happen before Luigi's Mansion or Captain Toad, but they're all up there as probable. I could even see a Super Princess Peach or Paper Mario eventually, but not likely within the first 8 movies in the series. Once it's an established series of movies, sales will start to trail off a bit eventually, but it will be a long while before that happens. To reinvigorate interest when it eventually does, another Nintendo property will be tried next. This will be Zelda, because obviously. This creates the need to tie the movie franchises together because that will allow them to also act as marketing for one another, increasing their overall effectiveness. Tying in Detective Pikachu (and whatever sequels it will inevitably get) as well would only be the smart thing to do, and they could probably get Sega on board to bring in movie Sonic (and its coming sequels), giving it a good solid base to work from of several IPs and plenty of movies. So once they make a Smash Bros movie this way, all of these lesser known characters that are in Smash are now open for getting their own movies. (Most won't and some will only get one, but it makes a few more of them plausible, like Pikmin, which I could see being attempted as just a one-off eventually but becoming the Nintendo Cinematic Universe's equivalent of Minions, resulting in more sequels being made.) Also, Nintendo will want a way to use their Smash Bros IP effectively in the future, and there's no way for the next Smash game to top the current one, so they'll likely have to skip a console or two before releasing the next Smash game with a "back to basics" marketing strategy... But in a movie, they could sell that concept easily once established, and it could become their Avengers. "But a billion different companies have tried and failed to create cinematic universes" - Yeah, because they all rush it too much and push overarching storylines instead of making each movie its own thing. Marvel's worked because they had enough establishing movies first, and each movie in the set works on its own (except for a couple of the ensemble movies that came in late enough to not need to work on their own anymore). Right now, Illumination isn't focusing on making a shared universe, they're focusing on one movie at a time. That is, coincidentally, the right way to make a shared universe, and the IPs exist to do it, so it's just a matter of long term success to make it eventually happen... And we all know that there will be great financial success here, for all the reasons you talked about in your video. This will, in turn, feed back into the video games. It makes sense to release a Mario game alongside a Mario movie, right? Hype for either one feeds into the hype for the other, doubling the effect of all marketing for either. (I'll be surprised if the next Mario game doesn't come out around the same time that the movie does, even if they'll be unrelated this time through the cycle... Maybe a Mario Odyssey sequel?) The result of all of this is that we could wind up someday seeing a Pikmin reboot video game based entirely on a movie version of Pikmin that are a Nintendo's Cinematic Universe's equivalent to Minions... How's that for a cursed monkey's paw wish?

How could it not be huge? It stars Chris Pratt (he’s so cool)

17:03 might be the funniest moment of any Arlo video for me, lmao. That face.

I’m so hyped to hear Jack Black as Bowser lol. He’s gonna steal the show! (So are Charlie Day and Seth Rogan!)

"Why are Disney remakes making so much money?" That's an easy answer, they're cashing in on nostalgia.

“Especially Mario himself, who has never spoken more than just short phrases.” Allow me to remind you of the Mario Sports Mix interview with Mario, Mario Teaches Typing 2, the Super Mario’s Nintendo 3DS Tour video, Mario dissing Sony at E3 2007, and Charles Martinet doing special video performances as Mario for malls with Nintendo’s Holiday Mall Experience!

I would actually love a Luigi’s Mansion movie!

Well obviously it’s cause Charlie day is playing Luigi, just like how the Lorax did well because of Danny Devito.😆

I can just hear the angelic sound of Rich Evans beautiful laughter even without sound.

9:21 it's funny to imagine the minions making the background music.

The big factors that will decide if this film makes money is 1. Are we still in A Pandamic 2. What animated films are released around it 3. How the movie is received on it first week

A Luigi's Mansion movie. Arlo, you have brought light and life to my existence. Thank you for thinking of the next logical step in a Mario Movie franchise before anyone else.

I think that what most people may not know about Illumination’s goal of making cost-efficient films is how they are really made. While the character design, writing, and storyboards are done in California, the actual animation process is outsourced via Illumination Studios Paris or formerly, Illumination Mac Guff. This is in stark contrast to Disney, Pixar, and Dreamworks, which often has movies budgeted in around $100-$150 million due to the animation process being done in California. Also, Illumination also decides very early on if a film should go straight into development or be scrapped instead of spending years on pre-production like the other animation houses have often done.

It’s rare that I go back to the beginning of the spon section, love your ads Arlo! 💙

Oh heck yeah we get to learn more about arlo's anatomy!

Let me just predict the story here, like I think, Illumination would do it: The movie starts off with Mario and Luigi working for some plumbing company in a city, with Spike being their boss. Luigi is a coward, Mario is a classic "guy-who-wants-more-from-his-life", who is a little self-centred. Eventually they find a portal or something and get to the mushroom Kingdom, where Princess Peach gets/got kidnapped by Bowser. Bowser is a goofball villain, with Kamek as his smarter, more competent but loyal right hand and an army of minion-like goombas. Mario and Luigi go on a journey through some dangerous areas towards Bowser's castle. On the way they get attacked by some of Bowser's minions and also meet DK, who is your typical big, strong guy with a heart of gold. Eventually they reach their goal, where they have a battle with Bowser, in which Luigi overcomes his cowardness and Mario overcomes his self-centredness, completing their arcs. After Bowser's defeat they return to Peach's castle, do a dance party (cause Illumination) Happy End!

I honestly really relate to Arlo’s sense of humor. One of my fav channels!

Personally, I think the movie’s gonna be awesome, and I can’t wait to see it. Yeah, it may feel weird hearing Mario speak so much, and I’m still a smidge worried about how Chris Pratt’s gonna voice him, but I am here for this movie nonetheless! Couple of side notes: I’m likely one of very few people that loved the Lion King remake, and I died laughing when you gushed over a possible Luigi’s Mansion movie. Never stop being you, Arlo!

Personally I think if the movie ends up successful then nintendo could make movies and Tv shows for there other properties (Ie. Kirby, Metroid, Splatoon, Zelda, star fox ect) personally I would love to see a kirby movie in threaters, soooo I am hoping this movie is at least succesful enough to tell Nintendo "Hey, that Mario made a lot of money! So movies of these other properties are profitable too!"

I fully agree, there is no way this movie is gonna fail. No matter how good or bad it is, it's gonna make all the money in the world. They could just c/p the 90's movie plot into CGI and I'm pretty sure it would still make bank for everyone involved.

Fun to come back to this video with the knowledge that this movie became the highest grossing animated film ever within in barely two months of being in theaters

Imagine if the Mario Movie opens with The Minions shouting Illumination (as usual) only for Toad to appear and throw a red shell at them to shut them up. I'm sure That would be hilarious for both people who like and dislike those Minions.

On one hand, Super Mario is the only Illumination movie I want to see; none of their other films peeked my attention because of the writing and visuals. I don't blame the animators, I blame the heads at Illumination. But on the other hand, casting big name celebrities is what Illumination does for ALL it's movies. Most of the budget goes to the actors and marketing, while the animators are barely given enough to work with. Like I said, Super Mario is a movie I want to see; but it comes with cautious interest. Odds are Illumination will botch it up, or they'll actually step it up and give it their all. We'll just have to wait and see...

I honestly kind of wanna hear more of Arlo's film industry takes.

16:52 I would unironically love a Toad movie XD

Love the video and everything you do. And understand that it may have been stressful lately. But I really hope arlocast is not gone forever. It made my week every time.

A Luigi's Mansion Ghost Busters lookalike would be funny. Luigi and his ghost dog, then throw in Wario and Waluigi so Luigi has a team and will likely get made fun of a LOT (again)

If the reactions to the trailer were anything I can't wait to see how people compare the Sonic movie to the Mario movie after a few weeks. they both grab the people's attention with commercials alone

OK. That moment at 17:00 REALLY got me. I do think that could be quite good but all of your spinoff ideas were golden.

17:05 I love that you are just floored at the possibility.

7:42 I’m glad Arlo/Kane knows about the absolute magnificence of the Captain Underpants movie!

So for the past 4 years, I have been trying to create a Super Mario Bros. Fan Film out of Pure Spite for Illumination. My friends & I have been hard at work creating a Fun Movie. Not a Stock Image Movie, a GOOD movie. I am very proud of what Wii have accomplished and I hope that you all will feel the same once it’s complete! (The Film will be available on my RU-vid channel “Water Me Loan 64” & our team channel “Fruit Salad Films”!)

I enjoy this kind of speculative/ analysis content!! It is also a bonus that it is coming from such a charming blue fella like yourself, Arlo. I also wanna hear more stuff you have to say about movies (maybe just as like short little impressions vids or something since it's not really your MO)

It's enjoyable watching Arlo talking about the movie industry!

I remember watching despicable me when I was like 10 and thought it was the best movie ever. Because of that, I still love all Illumination movies, because I was basically tricked into thinking they were amazing when really they were cheap and bland

I hope they make a new 3D Mario to coincide with the movie, Bowsers Fury was made by Nintendo of America, so its a possibility.

I'm not too worried about Miyamoto. He has said in interviews that he consider games and film to be two completely different medium that has very little in common, and that if you ask him, story is not the point of video games. It needs to be there to set the player in a context and give them a goal, but that's about it. So he doesn't hate stories in general, he just doesn't think it's important to have lot's of plot in video games.

“If it’s a numbered Star Wars sequel…” I see Arlo remembered Solo, a Star Wars Story. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Dude as long as it’s not boring I’m going to love it My sense of humour is Absolute Nonsense, Chris Pratt can day Wahoo and I’ll be in tears laughing

I'm not the only one who thinks Mark Hamill is fit to voice King Boo

Update: The “Super Mario” movie just got pushed to April 2023. A quick glance at BoxOfficeMojo shows the competition will be much less stiff than the Avatar 2 and Shazam 2 it would’ve faced this December.

And then a zelda movie where we save Marin from being trapped as a seagull forever !

All those questions Arlo asked had me respond "Pikachu." For gosh darn sake, Pikachu is a mouse just like Mickey.

The thumbnail was right. The thumbnail was right. The thumbnail was right.

Even though I am an Illumination supporter in my opinion, the theories you made does make sense. I’m looking forward to this film and I hope for the best that it could be a good film. I’ll probably see a lot of advertisements to the Mario movie next year everywhere I go.

I felt myself twitch at the shot of Captain Underpants and immediately calming down when the text message "this movie good" appeared. :D