"Super Mario World: Unannounced Sequel Title Briefly Revealed in NBCUniversal Press Release"

In a surprising turn of events, it appears that the title of the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie may have been prematurely revealed by an NBCUniversal press release. The document, which was meant to highlight upcoming offerings at NBCUniversal's Upfront Showcase, inadvertently mentioned Super Mario World as part of Universal Pictures and Illumination's slate of films destined for Peacock.

This mention of Super Mario World quickly circulated online, prompting Universal to swiftly edit the press release to erase any reference to Mario. The original text listed Super Mario World alongside Shrek and Minions, suggesting that these could be shorthand or working titles for Shrek 5 and Minions 3, respectively. This has led to speculation that Super Mario World might not be the final title for the Mario sequel, but rather a placeholder or umbrella term.

However, Super Mario World as a title is more specific than a generic Super Mario or Super Mario Bros., which lends some credibility to its potential use. Given the context, Super Mario World would be a fitting title for the next installment in the Mario cinematic universe.

Warning! Spoilers for The Super Mario Bros. Movie follow: