Mario Galaxy Movie Post Credits: Daisy, Fox & Ending
I walked out of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie thinking it was over. Then everyone stayed seated. Smart crowd.
Two post-credits scenes. That's what you get for waiting through seven minutes of names. And honestly? Both matter.
Let me break down exactly what happens, who shows up, and why Nintendo is clearly building something bigger.
Does the movie have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Two of them.
One mid-credits. One at the very end. Don't leave after the first one. You'll miss Princess Daisy.
First post-credits scene: Bowser, Fox McCloud and Lumalee
This scene opens on a prison facility. Some distant planet. Gray walls. Energy shields.
Bowser and Bowser Jr. are locked in a cell. Both alive. Both angry. Bowser is pacing. Jr. is drawing something on the floor with a claw.
Then Fox McCloud walks past. He's fixing his warp drive. Doesn't acknowledge them. Just leaves.
Here's the thing: that's a huge deal. Fox isn't a cameo in the background. He's an active character with a ship and a mission. That screams spin-off setup.
Lumalee (the creepy star from the first movie) floats by and says something dark. I won't spoil the line, but it got a laugh from my theater.
This scene confirms Bowser survives. No shock there. But Fox McCloud being integrated into the plot? That's new.
Second post-credits scene: Princess Daisy reveal
This one is shorter. Maybe 30 seconds.
A Ukiki monkey is stealing items from someone off-screen. Fruit. Coins. A hat.
Then a hand catches the Ukiki mid-reach. The monkey gets knocked out instantly.
The camera pans up. Green dress. Brown hair. Crown.
Princess Daisy.
No dialogue. Just a smirk. Then cut to black.
My theater gasped. Loudly.
What Princess Daisy means for the sequel
Here's my take. The movie already sets up Luigi wanting a partner. There's a scene early on where he watches Mario and Peach together. His face says everything.
Daisy is his love interest in the games. That's not subtle.
So a third movie? Likely centers on Luigi and Daisy. Maybe a Super Mario Land adaptation (Daisy's home kingdom is Sarasaland). Or a Luigi's Mansion crossover. Or both.
Nintendo doesn't drop characters like this for no reason.
Fox McCloud cameo and the Star Fox setup
This is the part nobody's talking about yet. Fox McCloud has maybe 90 seconds of screen time total. But he's not a joke. He's competent. He fixes his ship alone. He leaves like he has somewhere better to be.
I'd argue Illumination is testing audience reaction. If people respond well, we get a Star Fox movie. If not, Fox stays a cameo character.
Given the online buzz? I think we're getting a Star Fox announcement within 18 months.
All major cameos in the movie
Beyond the post-credits stuff, the main film is packed:
- Pikmin (background, multiple scenes)
- R.O.B. (sitting in a repair shop)
- Mr. Game & Watch (blink-and-you'll-miss-it during a fight)
- Dry Bowser (Bowser transforms briefly)
- Donkey Kong (returns from first movie, smaller role)
Plus a few deep cuts I won't spoil. One involves a certain pink puffball. (Okay, Kirby. It's Kirby.)
Runtime: how long is it?
The movie runs 1 hour and 45 minutes. That's about 15 minutes longer than the first Mario movie.
The extra time goes to space travel sequences and character moments. Luigi gets more to do this time. So does Rosalina (voiced by someone surprising, but I'll let you discover that).
Ending explained (no major plot spoilers)
Mario and Peach save the galaxy. Obviously. But the ending leaves three threads open:
- Bowser is alive and imprisoned. He'll escape.
- Fox McCloud is out there, doing Star Fox things.
- Daisy exists now, and she's clearly a fighter.
This isn't a standalone sequel. It's a launchpad.
Bottom Line
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is good. Not great. The first half drags a little. But those post-credits scenes? That's where the magic happens.
If you only care about the setup for future Nintendo movies, just watch the last ten minutes. But you'll miss some fun space platforming.
My honest judgment: Illumination is playing the long game. They're not just making Mario sequels. They're building a Nintendo Cinematic Universe. Star Fox. Daisy. Maybe Smash Bros down the line.
Stay in your seat. Wait for both scenes. You'll thank me.
How many post-credits scenes are in Super Mario Galaxy Movie?
Two. One mid-credits (featuring Bowser, Bowser Jr., Fox McCloud and Lumalee) and one at the very end (Princess Daisy reveal).
Is Princess Daisy in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie?
Yes. She appears in the final post-credits scene. No dialogue, just a smirk. Sets up a larger role in a potential third movie.
Does Fox McCloud appear in the Mario movie?
Yes. Fox McCloud has a mid-credits scene where he repairs his warp drive. He's not a background gag. This strongly hints at a future Star Fox spin-off movie.
What is the runtime of Super Mario Galaxy Movie?
1 hour and 45 minutes. That's about 15 minutes longer than The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023).
Will there be a third Mario movie?
Likely yes. The Princess Daisy reveal and the Luigi setup from the main film point toward a third movie focused on Luigi and Daisy, possibly adapting Super Mario Land or Luigi's Mansion.
