Nice of the Princess to invite us over for a sequel, eh Luigi?
Yes, like this film, I too can dig up references. This movie, a sequel to the 2023 flick, once again centers on the plumber Mario “Jumpman” Mario (Chris Pratt) and his taller green-clad brother (Charlie Day). The two have become full residents of the Mushroom Kingdom, ruled by the benevolent Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), and help her by taking care of various issues.
Life is going fairly normal for the brothers and Peach, until an intergalactic threat emerges. It turns out the son of first film antagonist Bowser (Jack Black) has set out to build a planet busting weapon and break his dad out of prison. Because of the threat, the princess and the plumbers, as well as a new cosmic character have to stand in the way.
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