Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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The Super Mario Galaxy movie takes audiences through a gauntlet of Nintendo cameos, so we put the cast through a gauntlet of Nintendo trivia!

Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, and Donald Glover crack open gacha capsules and put their video game knowledge to the test. From Mario's original name, to the dark truth about the Super Mario power-up blocks, they're learning the deep Nintendo lore.

0:00 Let the chaos ensue
0:10 Who would you cast as Wario?
0:54 What were power-up blocks originally made of?
1:26 Which of these is not one of Mario's jobs?
2:17 How do you take care of your voice?
2:35 Should Donkey Kong wear pants?
3:08 What was Mario's original name?
3:28 Which Super Mario character's Japanese name is Catherine?
4:21 Have you ever had a video game crush?
4:40 What was Yoshi's original name?
5:24 Which actors have played Mario in live action?
6:14 What spin-off movie would you pitch?
7:08 Bonus credits

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