Donald Glover, known for his roles in Community and Star Wars, has been confirmed as the voice of Yoshi in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Nintendo revealed recently. Alongside this announcement, Nintendo also shared that Yoshi’s latest video game, titled Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, will launch on May 21, exclusively for the Switch 2 console.
Details on Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and Launch Announcement
Nintendo revealed the May 21 release date during a special announcement on Mario Day, March 10, initially through its Nintendo Today app and then on social media platforms. A new trailer accompanied the announcement, offering fans their best glimpse yet of gameplay and new features.
The trailer introduces a character named Mr. E, a talking encyclopedia filled with information about various strange creatures that Yoshi will encounter. Players will see Yoshi dive into the book’s pages and interact with these fantastical animals, often by swallowing them as part of the gameplay.
Gameplay Mechanics and In-Game Features Highlighted
The trailer shows one such interaction where a frog is swallowed by Yoshi but quickly spat out after being declared not tasty. This frog then produces bubbles that Yoshi can hop on to navigate the platforming environment. Players can feed the frogs different foods to generate various bubble types, which unlock new insights about the creatures. Notably, players will have the ability to name these species themselves.
As players progress, they will unlock new environments and more creatures for Yoshi to study. The trailer also hints at a storyline involving Bowser Jr., suggesting that the villain will play a significant role in the game’s events.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Voice Cast and New Footage
In addition to Glover’s casting as Yoshi, the recent Nintendo Direct revealed Luis Guzmán voicing Wart and Issa Rae as the Honey Queen from the Honey Hive Galaxy. The presentation featured fresh film footage showcasing Bowser Jr. embarking on a new quest to spread chaos, adding excitement for fans awaiting the movie’s release.
Significance and What Fans Can Expect Next
This dual announcement marks an exciting period for fans of the Mario franchise, as it connects the new game and the movie through shared characters and themes. Donald Glover’s involvement brings additional attention to the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, while the upcoming Yoshi and the Mysterious Book offers fresh gameplay experiences exclusive to the Switch 2. With creative mechanics and new characters such as Mr. E and Bowser Jr.’s active presence, both projects promise to enrich the Mario universe in unique ways.
🔍 Discover all sorts of curious creatures when #Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launches on May 21st, only on #NintendoSwitch2! #MAR10Day pic.twitter.com/aKaArqhYSk
— Nintendo UK
🔍 Discover all sorts of curious creatures when #Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launches on May 21st, only on #NintendoSwitch2! #MAR10Day pic.twitter.com/aKaArqhYSk
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) March 10, 2026
