Jack Black Steals the Show in Bowser Outfit at ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Event in Tokyo
Jack Black has never been one to do things halfway — and his latest public appearance proved that in spectacular fashion.
The actor and musician showed up to a photo call for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Tokyo on March 26, 2026, dressed head to toe in a onesie of his character Bowser. The playful stunt delighted fans and set the tone for what promises to be one of the most anticipated animated sequels in recent memory.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the sequel to the 2023 hit The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Black is reprising his role as the voice of the franchise’s iconic villain.
The Cast Came Ready to Play
Black wasn’t the only star who leaned into the spirit of the event. Keegan-Michael Key, who voices Toad, also dressed up as his Super Mario character, pairing his iconic mushroom hat with a decked-out suit featuring all the Super Mario characters.
The rest of the Mario Bros. cast joined them at the Tokyo event, including Chris Pratt, who voices Mario; Charlie Day, who voices Luigi; Anya Taylor-Joy, who voices Princess Peach; Donald Glover, who voices Yoshi; and Benny Safdie, who voices Bowser Jr.
Black’s Bowser Has Become a Fan Favorite
This isn’t the first time Black has shown out for his character. His portrayal of Bowser in the 2023 film became a cultural moment in its own right, thanks in large part to the song “Peaches.”
In the movie, Black’s Bowser — the Koopa King — is madly in love with Princess Peach, voiced by Taylor-Joy. That infatuation inspired the musical number “Peaches,” a single taken from The Super Mario Bros. Movie soundtrack. For the hook, Black sings little more than “Peaches” over and over again — and somehow, it works.
The music video became a hit on YouTube, racking up over 72 million views. It features Black in a Bowser-inspired costume tinkling the ivories on a peach-colored piano in a peach-colored room, while occasionally gazing at a framed photo of Princess Peach.
Black even performed the single live at The Game Awards 10-Year Concert at the Hollywood Bowl shortly after the first Super Mario movie premiered, cementing the song’s place in pop culture.
How “Peaches” Came Together
The story behind the song is almost as entertaining as the performance itself. Co-director Aaron Horvath revealed that Black’s musical talent made the collaboration seamless.
“Jack Black is an incredible singer and musician, so we spent a night writing the song and sent the demo to Jack,” Horvath said, according to Insider. “A couple [of] days later, Jack sent us back a finished track. He had added his own twist on it and his pianist played an original music track for it. We were blown away.”
With the Tokyo photo call now generating buzz around the world, Black’s Bowser onesie moment signals that the energy surrounding The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is only building. If the first film’s success — and Black’s all-in approach to the role — is any indication, audiences can expect plenty more memorable moments as the sequel’s release draws closer.
From viral songs to full-character costumes at press events, Black has embraced Bowser with a commitment that few voice actors bring to animated roles. For fans of the franchise, that dedication is a big part of what makes this series so much fun.
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