World Premiere, Early Screening Lottery Details for Mario Galaxy Movie

Lotteries are now open for a chance to check out The Super Mario Galaxy Movie early in Japan. Multiple showings will be available, with the earliest taking place in Kyoto followed by showings in Tokyo and Osaka. The deadline for entry is Tuesday, March 17 at 3:00 p.m. JST. Results will be shared with entrants on Monday, March 23 (Kyoto) and Tuesday, March 31 (Tokyo and Osaka). Lotteries are only open to fans who hold Nintendo Accounts in Japan and only through the Nintendo Today app. Only entrants residing in Japan as of the lottery deadline and event date are eligible. Interested parties can apply as individuals (with the option of bringing one friend) or family (two to six people). Only one date and time slot can be chosen and winners will get to check out the movie for free. Below, you can find the dates and showtimes.

• Kyoto | Saturday, March 28, 7:00 p.m. | Subtitled Version | All
• Tokyo | Saturday, April 18, 12:30 p.m. | Japanese Dubbed Version | Families Only
• Tokyo | Saturday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. | Subtitled Version | Individual
• Tokyo | Sunday, April 19, 12:30 p.m. | Japanese Dubbed Version | Families Only
• Tokyo | Sunday, April 19, 6:30 p.m. | Japanese Dubbed Version | Individual
• Osaka | Saturday, April 18, 12:30 p.m. | Japanese Dubbed Version | Families Only
• Osaka | Saturday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. | Subtitled Version | Individual
• Osaka | Sunday, April 19, 12:30 p.m. | Japanese Dubbed Version | Families Only
• Osaka | Sunday, April 19, 6:30 p.m. | Japanese Dubbed Version | Individual

More details will be provided to winners, but generally speaking, those lucky fans will be asked to arrive at the venue at least 90 minutes before the movie starts for ticket exchange and pre-registration. Photos, videos and audio recordings are strictly prohibited at the venue. 

Fans can only apply via Nintendo Today

The March 28 viewing in Kyoto is the world premiere of the film. There will be a “mini event” held, but there are currently no details as to what that exactly entails. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits theaters in most of the English speaking world on Wednesday, April 1 and opens in Japan closer to the Golden Week holidays on Friday, April 24.

by Danny Bivens

Sources: Nintendo Today, NCL