Chris Pratt, Jack Black, and Anya Taylor-Joy turned heads at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend, just days after kicking off ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s big Japan premiere. It was one of those moments where Hollywood glitz and Formula 1 energy just collided, and everyone was talking about it.
Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Anya Taylor-Joy: What Happened at the F1 Grand Prix
Per Just Jared, right after their Tokyo premiere, Chris Pratt, Jack Black, and Anya Taylor-Joy showed up at the Suzuka Circuit for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix on March 29. And they didn’t come alone; Keegan-Michael Key, Brie Larson, Charlie Day, and a bunch of other cast members joined in, making the whole thing feel more like a full-on event than a casual hangout. The group mixed with fans, snapped selfies, and even dropped by the Ferrari garage to meet Lewis Hamilton. It was a mash-up of movie stars and racing legends.
Looking at it from a strategic point of view, their timing was spot on. With ‘The Super Mario Galaxy’ Movie about to launch worldwide, showing up at F1 in Japan was the ultimate way to get everyone’s attention. Japan is a huge market for Nintendo and Mario, so it made sense to make a splash right there. Cameras caught them on the grid walk, blending in with the chaos and excitement of race day, and it was clear: this was more than just a PR move. It was a way to connect with fans on the ground and reach millions watching around the world.
‘The Super Mario Galaxy’ Japan premiere: Inside a star-studded launch
Just before all the racing action, the cast had their big movie premiere in Tokyo. Per Page Six, the event was a real spectacle, as everyone leaned into “method dressing,” showing up in outfits inspired by their characters. Anya Taylor-Joy especially went all out, channeling Princess Peach with some iconic looks. The whole press tour has gotten a ton of buzz for its playful, fashion-heavy vibe, and it’s been a highlight for fans in Japan, where Nintendo’s roots run deep, and Mario is basically a national icon.
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’: What is it about?
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ is the follow-up to 2023’s smash hit, ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’, and this time, things get cosmic. Mario and Luigi leave the Mushroom Kingdom behind and blast off into space. They team up with Princess Peach, Toad, and some new faces like Yoshi, traveling through wild galaxies and squaring off against Bowser and his son, Bowser Jr. One of the big new characters is Rosalina, who helps guide the crew through their interstellar adventure.Per Collider, the movie takes a lot of inspiration from the classic 2007 Nintendo game, Super Mario Galaxy. So there’s plenty of nostalgia, but it’s all wrapped up in a fresh, visually stunning story. The voice cast is stacked with Chris Pratt returning as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad. New voices include Brie Larson as Rosalina, Donald Glover as Yoshi, and Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr. Directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic are back, along with composer Brian Tyler, so the whole creative team from the first movie is here.‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ hits theaters in the US on April 1, 2026, with Japan’s release following after.
