Aaron Hovarth; Michael Jelenic; Pierre Leduc; Fabien Polack

The Profile

Directing team behind the animated feature Super Mario Bros (Illumination/Nintendo, 2023). Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic are also known for co-developing the TV series Teen Titans Go!; Pierre Leduc and Fabien Polack served as co-directors on the Mario film.

Directed The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) for Illumination/Nintendo; Horvath and Jelenic co-developed Teen Titans Go!; Leduc and Polack credited as co-directors on the film.

A single review finds Super Mario Bros decent yet underwhelming, praising the slick animation and standout voice work (especially Jack Black) while criticizing the screenplay, pacing, and heavy product placement. Nostalgic 80s references and soundtrack charm older viewers more than kids. Characters feel underused, with Donkey Kong the most defined. Overall: watchable, but nothing special.