Nintento Boss Shigeru Miyamoto Draws the Line on Dirty Jokes for Mario Movies… But Wario Might Still Crash the Party

If you’ve been wondering how far Nintendo is willing to push the humor in its growing lineup of Mario movies, the answer is pretty clear: not that far. At least, not when it comes to anything remotely crude.

But while the tone stays squeaky clean, there’s still room for chaos in other ways… and that could mean a certain greedy, garlic-loving villain eventually stepping into the spotlight.

Legendary Nintendo creator Shigeru Miyamoto recently opened up about his approach to storytelling in the Mario film universe, especially with Super Mario Galaxy Movie continuing to play in theaters. His philosophy is simple and kind of refreshing. He treats kids like capable viewers who don’t need cheap laughs to stay entertained.

"I think of children as 'adults, they just don't have as much knowledge yet,'" Miyamoto explained (Via NintendoLife). "That's why I don't want to make them laugh with dirty jokes, and I've even given Chris a ban on dirty jokes (laughs). Oh, that doesn't mean Wario won't be in it, though."

For anyone who’s been riding with Mario since the early ‘90s, Wario is a name that will spark memories of chaotic boss fights and bizarre antics. He first showed up in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins back in 1992, acting as a twisted mirror version of Mario.

He has the same basic look, but a totally different vibe. Greedier, nastier, and way more unpredictable. Over time, he’s evolved into something even stranger, headlining his own Wario Land games and bouncing between villain, anti-hero, and straight-up weird guy.

Depending on the game, Wario can lean heavily into gross-out humor. That’s exactly the kind of thing Miyamoto isn’t interested in bringing to the big screen.

Still, his presence wouldn’t have to rely on that. There’s plenty of room to explore Wario as a physical, over-the-top antagonist without going anywhere near crude jokes. Miyamoto seems confident that action is the real universal language here.

"Action is something that both adults and children can understand equally, so I think if we make it with action as the main focus, we can create a film that won't be boring."

The Mario movies are leaning into spectacle, energy, and colorful world-building rather than edgy humor. It’s a direction that keeps things accessible while still giving longtime fans plenty to enjoy.

So while Wario isn’t officially confirmed, the door is clearly open, and seeing that character brought to life with the right balance of menace and ridiculousness could be a lot of fun.

For now, Super Mario Galaxy Movie is still lighting up theaters as fans wait to hear when it’ll land on streaming.