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Funky Kong hit Saturday Night Live to talk about why he's not in the movie very much.

There's a new high score on the leader board.

The mystery has been solved at last!

The Super Mario Bros. Movie leveled up big time with its opening weekend box office.

Player 2 has entered the game. Celebrate sidekicks with us as The Super Mario Bros. Movie wins at the box office.

Hold up. Let him cook!

Will The Super Mario Bros. Movie score high at the 96th Academy Awards?

"Peach, you're so cool. And with my star, we're gonna rule..."

That's gonna buy a lot of power-ups...and sequel money.

The beauty of Mario is that he can be anyone. Add in a definitive backstory and you risk losing some of the mystique.