Nintendo’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie is filled with Easter eggs, even at the expense of things like plot, characters, and logic. But what are those Easter eggs? Well we’ve compiled a list of every single just-for-the-fans details in the new The Super Mario Bros. Movie!
Shigeru Miyamoto’s Social Security Number
Despite several protests behind the scenes, Illumination demanded a brief flash where the iconic Mario creator’s real social security number is shown to viewers.
Nods to Mario’s Muslim Faith
Fans were elated to see a reference to information in the original Mario Bros. manual when Mario faces Mecca and prays to Allah five times in the movie’s runtime.
Bowser
Eagle-eyed viewers will notice subtle nods to Mario antagonist Bowser in the 45 minutes Bowser is onscreen.
Keegan Michael-Key
Among the talented voice cast is a cameo from Keegan Michael-Key, who Nintendo cites as the original visual inspiration for Mario.
The GameCube Theme
Yeah, Luigi’s ringtone is the GameCube theme. That the type of easy reference shit you drool over? That get your little rocks off in the theater? God, you’re pathetic.
Charles Martinet
Charles Martinet makes a brief appearance in the opening scene of the movie to remind viewers of how better it would be if he were voicing Mario.
Luigi’s Bisexuality
While not overtly stated in the film, it’s pretty obvious.
Mario’s Target Audience
The Mario Movie has 92 minutes of hints that the movie is for children and it’s weird you care so much about it.
Grant Kirkhope
The Mario movie includes a reference to DK Rap composer Grant Kirkhope’s Nintendo career by refusing to acknowledge him or give him any credit for his work.
