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In a 1989 issue of ''Los Angeles Times'', it was reported that "DIC Enterprises will produce a full-length animated feature film based on the characters from Nintendo's 'Super Mario Bros.' game" to be released in 1990.<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/1989-04-17/entertainment/ca-1885_1_nintendo-s-super-mario-bros-dic-enterprises-animated-series] (Accessed on June 27, 2018)</ref> Similarly, in a 1990 issue of ''TV Guide'' magazine listing some upcoming animated movies, this movie was among those listed (suggesting it was originally meant to be animated) and scheduled for release in summer of 1991.<ref>[http://www.platypuscomix.net/bored/tvguidesimpsons5.html] (Accessed on September 22, 2009)</ref> ''Super Mario Bros.'' was released on VHS later in 1993, and was later re-released on DVD in 2003. On August 15, 2010, the DVD version was re-released in memory of Dennis Hopper, who had died two months earlier.<ref>[http://www.destructoid.com/super-mario-bros-the-movie-gets-re-released-on-dvd-181462.phtml]</ref> United Kingdom film distributer Second Sight Films later re-released the movie on both DVD and Blu-ray formats, originally stated to be released on August 11, 2014<ref>[http://www.smbmovie.com/SMBArchive/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1786]</ref> before being delayed to November 3 due to needing to work on new extras.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/SecondSightFilms/photos/a.155124601288648.33512.154695504664891/459359157531856/?type=1&permPage=1]</ref> A SteelBook special edition of the Blu-ray release with even more special features was released on February 13, 2017, exclusively through UK retailer {{wp|Zavvi}}.<ref>Dewell, Ron (December 30, 2016). [http://www.technobuffalo.com/2016/12/30/super-mario-bros-movie-getting-a-slick-re-release-on-blu-ray-with-a-steelbook-case/ Super Mario Bros movie getting a slick re-release on Blu-ray with a steelbook case]. TechnoBuffalo. Retrieved December 30, 2016.</ref> Over twenty minutes of deleted scenes were discovered in 2019.<ref>SMB Movie (April 18, 2020). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-4yy9oBKN4 Exploring the Super Mario Bros. (1993) Extended Rough Cut Special: Restoration Commentary!]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 13, 2021.</ref>
In a 1989 issue of ''Los Angeles Times'', it was reported that "DIC Enterprises will produce a full-length animated feature film based on the characters from Nintendo's 'Super Mario Bros.' game" to be released in 1990.<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/1989-04-17/entertainment/ca-1885_1_nintendo-s-super-mario-bros-dic-enterprises-animated-series] (Accessed on June 27, 2018)</ref> Similarly, in a 1990 issue of ''TV Guide'' magazine listing some upcoming animated movies, this movie was among those listed (suggesting it was originally meant to be animated) and scheduled for release in summer of 1991.<ref>[http://www.platypuscomix.net/bored/tvguidesimpsons5.html] (Accessed on September 22, 2009)</ref> ''Super Mario Bros.'' was released on VHS later in 1993, and was later re-released on DVD in 2003. On August 15, 2010, the DVD version was re-released in memory of Dennis Hopper, who had died two months earlier.<ref>[http://www.destructoid.com/super-mario-bros-the-movie-gets-re-released-on-dvd-181462.phtml]</ref> United Kingdom film distributer Second Sight Films later re-released the movie on both DVD and Blu-ray formats, originally stated to be released on August 11, 2014<ref>[http://www.smbmovie.com/SMBArchive/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1786]</ref> before being delayed to November 3 due to needing to work on new extras.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/SecondSightFilms/photos/a.155124601288648.33512.154695504664891/459359157531856/?type=1&permPage=1]</ref> A SteelBook special edition of the Blu-ray release with even more special features was released on February 13, 2017, exclusively through UK retailer {{wp|Zavvi}}.<ref>Dewell, Ron (December 30, 2016). [http://www.technobuffalo.com/2016/12/30/super-mario-bros-movie-getting-a-slick-re-release-on-blu-ray-with-a-steelbook-case/ Super Mario Bros movie getting a slick re-release on Blu-ray with a steelbook case]. TechnoBuffalo. Retrieved December 30, 2016.</ref> Over twenty minutes of deleted scenes were discovered in 2019.<ref>SMB Movie (April 18, 2020). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-4yy9oBKN4 Exploring the Super Mario Bros. (1993) Extended Rough Cut Special: Restoration Commentary!]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 13, 2021.</ref>


For the film's 30th anniversary, a 4K restoration was screened in selected locations in Japan starting September 15, 2023.<ref>(August 8, 2023). [https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2290128/full/ 30年前の実写映画『マリオ』9月に再上映 当時50億円で製作…吹き替えキャストに富田耕生・辻谷耕史ら]. ''Oricon News''. Retrieved August 13, 2023. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230808003036/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2290128/full/ Archived] August 8, 2023, 00:30:36 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> Additionally, a 30th anniversary release of the movie will be available starting January 2024 on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD formats by Australian film distributer {{wp|Umbrella Entertainment}}, with both normal and "Trust the Fungus" Collector's Editions featuring new extra content.<ref>@UmbrellaEnt (October 12, 2023). [https://twitter.com/UmbrellaEnt/status/1712329094900400528 Here's SUPER MARIO BROS in its worldwide debut 4K with a NEWLY restored alternate workprint cut. We’ve taken it to the next level with the 'Trust the Fungus' Collector’s Edition which includes almost 500 pages of content and over 10 NEW extras! Pre-order: bit.ly/3LZKy4N]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved October 12, 2023. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231012173341/https://twitter.com/UmbrellaEnt/status/1712329094900400528 Archived] October 12, 2023, 17:33:41 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref>
For the film's 30th anniversary, a 4K restoration was screened in selected locations in Japan starting September 15, 2023.<ref>(August 8, 2023). [https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2290128/full/ 30年前の実写映画『マリオ』9月に再上映 当時50億円で製作…吹き替えキャストに富田耕生・辻谷耕史ら]. ''Oricon News''. Retrieved August 13, 2023. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230808003036/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2290128/full/ Archived] August 8, 2023, 00:30:36 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> Additionally, a 30th anniversary release of the movie by Australian film distributer {{wp|Umbrella Entertainment}} will be available starting January 2024 on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD formats, with both normal and "Trust the Fungus" Collector's Editions featuring new extra content.<ref>@UmbrellaEnt (October 12, 2023). [https://twitter.com/UmbrellaEnt/status/1712329094900400528 Here's SUPER MARIO BROS in its worldwide debut 4K with a NEWLY restored alternate workprint cut. We’ve taken it to the next level with the 'Trust the Fungus' Collector’s Edition which includes almost 500 pages of content and over 10 NEW extras! Pre-order: bit.ly/3LZKy4N]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved October 12, 2023. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231012173341/https://twitter.com/UmbrellaEnt/status/1712329094900400528 Archived] October 12, 2023, 17:33:41 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref>


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==Cast==
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