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As of now, there is no credible public record or official report of NBCUniversal (formerly part of the larger Comcast conglomerate, which owns Universal Studios and other entertainment assets) revealing and then retracting a new Super Mario title. However, there has been a notable confusion in the past — particularly in 2023 — when a leaked report (originally from a Japanese gaming outlet, Famitsu, and later picked up by outlets like The Verge and Polygon) suggested that Nintendo and Universal Studios were collaborating on a new Super Mario film set to release in 2025, potentially titled Super Mario: The Movie or something similar. This news was not officially confirmed by Nintendo or Universal, and it was later clarified or retracted by some outlets after Nintendo issued a statement saying that no new Super Mario movie was in development at that time — or at least not under the name or timeline reported. So, to clarify: No official new Super Mario game or title was revealed and retracted by NBCUniversal. The confusion likely stems from unconfirmed rumors or leaks about a Super Mario movie involving Universal Pictures, which does have film rights to the franchise (since Nintendo partnered with Universal for the live-action Super Mario Bros. film released in 2023). The 2023 film, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, was a real release, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, and was successful. So, while there was media buzz and some reports that were later clarified or retracted, no actual "new Super Mario title" was officially revealed and retracted by NBCUniversal. In short: ✅ No new Super Mario game or title was officially revealed and retracted by NBCUniversal. 🟡 There were rumors about a sequel film that were later clarified or retracted. 🔴 The confusion likely stems from misinformation or unverified leaks. Always verify through official sources like Nintendo's website, Nintendo Direct, or Universal Pictures' official announcements for accurate updates.

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