Unlocking the Secrets: Why The Special Zone is a Must for Mario Movie 2!

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Summary

  • The potential sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie may incorporate the infamous game feature The Special Zone from Super Mario World.
  • The introduction of ‘Blue Yoshi’ and challenging tasks from the Special Zone could provide an exciting evolution for the movie characters.
  • Implementing the Special Zone and incorporating creative elements from the Mario universe could set the stage for future Super Mario Bros. Movie sequels.

It seems that Illumination is delving deep into the past for their upcoming “Super Mario Bros. Movie” project, as suggested by IGN and a recently published NBCUniversal press release about the sequel. However, this information was quickly removed from public view. The brief release mentioned “Super Mario World” in relation to Universal Pictures and Illumination’s future film lineup.

It’s possible that “Super Mario World” may not be the ultimate title for the movie, as NBCUniversal hasn’t definitively confirmed the authenticity of the leaked development. However, if the title holds true, it opens up an engaging (though potentially problematic for some) chance to showcase one of Mario’s most iconic game aspects. Known as “The Special Zone”, this secret mode is a notable feature in the classic side-scroller “Super Mario World”. Given the structure of the first film, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” sequel might benefit from incorporating this concept.

What Is The Super Mario World Video Game’s ‘Special Zone’?

In the unique realm of Super Mario World, the Special Zone stood out as it presented an unusual challenge: the initial level needed one of two special abilities to be conquered. To finish the ‘Gnarly’ level within the Special Zone, players had to climb springboards and mystery boxes to move switches from one side of the stage to another, then quickly reach the warp pipe. The large gaps between platforms in this first level were so wide that only a specially equipped Mario or a specific type of Yoshi could jump over them easily.

A select band of players who navigated a hidden exit in “Super Mario World”‘s Star World unlocked what is widely regarded as the toughest stages in not just that game but the entire Mario series. These levels would be too obscure for contemporary and occasional fans, yet they make an ideal finale challenge for Mario to conquer at the end of the upcoming movie, much like the one featured in the original’s climax.

In this occasion, there won’t be any invincibility stars to save them, so the Mario brothers will need to depend solely on their talent and some help from Yoshi. However, it’s worth noting that no challenge may prove as difficult or flawlessly accomplished as Princess Peach’s expert-level run through the training obstacle course in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

In order to conquer the first Special Zone labeled ‘Gnarly’ within Super Mario World, you either need Caped Mario or Blue Yoshi. Given that Yoshi is rumored to appear in the upcoming sequel, it would add an exciting twist if he could develop into his blue form, aiding Mario in one of his most challenging missions yet.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Sets A Path For ‘The Special Zone’

Towards the end of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” a post-credit sequence hints at an egg set to hatch, foreshadowing the arrival of one of the most adorable and entertaining characters from the Mario universe – the mostly green dinosaur named Yoshi.

In the game Super Mario World, you get Blue Yoshi when Yoshi discovers wings, which lets him fly. This makes him an excellent tool for building the aerial levels of the Secret Zone. After the Mario brothers beat Bowser and his troops in The Super Mario Bros. Movie by finding a power-up star, it would be cool to see them improve their skills over time between movies, drawing on what they’ve learned through practice.

In line with the pattern established by the original, the sequel of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” could instead show Yoshi discovering a superpower at the end. He might arrive just in time to help a deflated Mario fly up to an unattainable platform to rescue his damsel, or more plausibly, aid his previous damsel in defeating Bowser again to save himself from capture.

How To Implement ‘The Special Zone’ In The Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel

The most difficult hidden stage in “Super Mario World” is undeniably the last level, serving as an ideal conclusion for the sequel featuring Mario Bros. To access this secret level, one must cleverly escape from Star World level 5. Throughout the game, Star World appears as a star-shaped layout with scattered stars to discover and occasional starlit backgrounds. Contrasting later versions, its initial design lacked the vibrant, multi-colored, otherworldly galaxy art typically associated with stars and star worlds.

In the upcoming movie, there’s a possibility that it might incorporate some imaginative adjustments by blending the star realm idea from the original plot with elements similar to those found in “Super Mario Galaxy”. This could enable Mario to discover these fresh settings in the sequel and potentially pave the way for the third installment of the series, which could appropriately be named “Super Mario Galaxy”. Regardless of whether it’s called “Super Mario World” or not, the challenging hidden area from the classic game ought to be included in the movie. Introducing Yoshi with his power-saving abilities in the Special Zone would significantly expand the sequel, but as we know, Mario always manages to pull off a successful landing.

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2025-05-28 01:09