Mario in Other Media, Nintendo's Road to 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie'

The Super Mario Bros. franchise is arguably one of the most iconic and beloved series in the history of video games. Over the years, Mario has become a cultural icon, not only appearing in video games but also in various forms of media, including films and television shows. Despite the unprecedented success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie which has become the highest-grossing video game movie, having grossed over one billion USD at the box office, Nintendo has had a somewhat checkered history wit...