Mario: A 3-Minute History of Nintendo’s Iconic Plumber Hero

Mario’s creator, Miyamoto Shigeru at an event on February 15, 2023, marking the opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. (© Sthanlee B. Mirador/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect)

Mario creator Miyamoto Shigeru (right) is among the big names attending the world premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Kyoto on March 28, 2026. (© Reuters/Manami Yamada)