Anya Taylor-Joy's Billion-Dollar Sci-Fi Epic Officially Sets New Streaming Home on Netflix

Anya Taylor-Joy, known for her portrayal of chess champion Beth Harmon in Netflix's 2020 mini-series The Queen’s Gambit, has now captivated audiences once again in Illumination's and Nintendo's newest film, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. This action-comedy film, set to release on Netflix later this month on November 30, showcases a sequel to the original 2023 film, featuring Mario and Luigi, voiced by Chris Pratt and Charlie Day respectively, on an intergalactic adventure.

Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, the sequel follows Mario and Luigi as they return to the Mushroom Kingdom victorious in their battle against Bowser, but only to discover Princess Rosalina, voiced by Brie Larson, has been kidnapped by Bowser Jr., voiced by Benny Safdie. The film, featuring Taylor-Joy's return as Princess Peach, introduces Yoshi, voiced by Donald Glover, as a new ally.

Despite mixed reviews from critics, with The Guardian's Peter Bradshaw and The Independent's Clarisse Loughrey providing low scores, the film has generated over a billion dollars in global box office revenue, making it a commercial success. As a sequel to the 2023 film, fans can look forward to more adventures with beloved characters, and the post-credit scene hints at the potential for more Nintendo characters to be introduced.