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Miyamoto Bans Dirty Jokes in Super Mario Movies but Allows Wario Appearance

May 6, 2026
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Miyamoto Bans Dirty Jokes in Super Mario Movies but Allows Wario Appearance

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Despite Shigeru Miyamoto banning dirty jokes from the upcoming Super Mario Movie franchise due to concerns about child audiences, he confirmed Wario could still appear despite his unsavory traits. While the third film featuring Bowser is scheduled for 2029 and a Donkey Kong spinoff targets 2028, no specific details regarding Wario's role have been released.

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