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'''[[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]'s family''' has been seen and referenced several times in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise. Many of the family members were only ever seen or referenced in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', particularly during the live-action segments.
'''[[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]'s family''' has been seen and referenced several times in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise. Many of the family members were only ever seen or referenced in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', particularly during the live-action segments.


[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] once joked in an interview that a new third brother may be created for Mario and Luigi if needed.<ref>{{cite|author=SuperZambezi|date=March 15, 2013|url=mariopartylegacy.com/2013/03/a-third-mario-brother-miyamoto-explains|title=A Third Mario Brother? Miyamoto Explains|publisher=Mario Party Legacy|accessdate=January 18, 2025}}</ref>
[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] once joked in an interview that a new third brother may be created for Mario and Luigi if needed.<ref>http://mariopartylegacy.com/2013/03/a-third-mario-brother-miyamoto-explains/</ref>
 
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', Mario and Luigi’s family "of Italian immigrants"<ref>https://www.gamesradar.com/super-mario-bros-movie-chris-pratt-casting/</ref> consists of their mother and father, two paternal uncles, an aunt, a niece, and a grandfather,<ref name=TSMBMInterview>McWhertor, Michael (April 8, 2023). [https://www.polygon.com/23673074/mario-movie-family-members-dad-mom-uncles-aunt The Super Mario Bros. Movie drew on unused Nintendo designs to build out Mario’s family]. ''Polygon''. Retrieved April 8, 2023.</ref> who all live in [[Brooklyn]] in the same building. According to the film's directors ({{wp|Aaron Horvath}} and {{wp|Michael Jelenic}}) and Shigeru Miyamoto, the designs of some of the family members are based on character sketches that were created by [[Yoichi Kotabe]]<ref>https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/the-super-mario-bros-movie-shigeru-miyamoto-koji-kondo-nintendo-interview-easter-eggs-1234706449/</ref> decades prior to the movie's production.<ref name=TSMBMInterview/>


In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', Mario and Luigi’s family "of Italian immigrants"<ref>{{cite|author=Farley, Jordan, and Fat Watson|date=March 1, 2023|url=www.gamesradar.com/super-mario-bros-movie-chris-pratt-casting/|title=The Super Mario Bros Movie directors say Chris Pratt's casting "makes total sense" – and break down his Brooklyn-inspired accent|publisher=GamesRadar|accessdate=January 18, 2025}}</ref> consists of their mother and father, two paternal uncles, an aunt, a niece, and a grandfather,<ref name=TSMBMInterview>{{cite|author=McWhertor, Michael|date=April 8, 2023|url=www.polygon.com/23673074/mario-movie-family-members-dad-mom-uncles-aunt|title=''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' drew on unused Nintendo designs to build out Mario’s family|publisher=Polygon|accessdate=April 8, 2023}}</ref> who all live in [[Brooklyn]] in the same building. According to the film's directors ({{wp|Aaron Horvath}} and {{wp|Michael Jelenic}}) and Shigeru Miyamoto, the designs of some of the family members are based on character sketches that were created by [[Yoichi Kotabe]]<ref>{{cite|author=Cruz, Christopher|date=April 9, 2023|url=www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/the-super-mario-bros-movie-shigeru-miyamoto-koji-kondo-nintendo-interview-easter-eggs-1234706449|title=Original ‘Mario’ Creator and Composer Unlock ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’|publisher=Rolling Stone|accessdate=January 18, 2025}}</ref> decades prior to the movie's production.<ref name=TSMBMInterview/>
==Aunt Luigeena==
==Aunt Luigeena==
[[File:AuntLuigeena.jpg|thumb|Aunt Luigeena with Mario]]
[[File:AuntLuigeena.jpg|thumb|Aunt Luigeena with Mario]]
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[[File:Auntmaria.jpg|thumb|left|A cloud that looks like Aunt Maria]]
[[File:Auntmaria.jpg|thumb|left|A cloud that looks like Aunt Maria]]
{{Main|List of implied characters#Aunt Maria}}
{{Main|List of implied characters#Aunt Maria}}
'''Aunt Maria''' is an aunt of Mario and Luigi's who is briefly mentioned by Luigi in ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' episode "[[Crimes R Us]]." While Mario and Luigi look at clouds, Luigi comments that one of them resembles their Aunt Maria. An Aunt Maria is also mentioned in the book ''[[Doors to Doom]]'', where [[Donkey Kong Jr.]]'s yell is compared to a cross between Tarzan's ululation and the screech Aunt Maria makes when the Mario Bros. walk on her newly waxed floor.
'''Aunt Maria''' is an aunt of Mario and Luigi's who has yet to make an appearance. Despite this, she has been referenced on two separate occasions. However, her personality remains a mystery. The first mention was during the events of "[[Crimes R Us]]". While looking at clouds with Mario, Luigi noted that one of them resembled their aunt Maria.
 
The second mention came from ''[[Doors to Doom]]'', in which [[Donkey Kong Jr.]]'s yell was compared to a cross of Tarzan's cry and the screech Aunt Maria makes when the Mario Bros. walk on her newly waxed floor. However, given that the ''[[Nintendo Adventure Books]]'' were produced separately from ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', these two references may be a coincidence given that the name Maria is very similar to Mario.
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==Ima no Mario==
==Ima no Mario==
{{main|Ima no Mario}}
[[File:Mario of today SMKun.png|thumb|left|Ima no Mario]]
[[File:Mario of today SMKun.png|thumb|left|Ima no Mario]]
{{main|Ima no Mario}}
In an alternate timeline explored in ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'' [[Super Mario-kun Volume 13|Volume 13]], Bowser won against the Mario Brothers, following their retirement, and took over the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. During this "Koopa Empire" era, Mario's descendants ended up working low-level jobs for the [[Koopalings]]. The one met by Mario and his friends, is a janitor in [[Ludwig]]'s museum. Despite him helping Mario defeat Ludwig, he is left behind in the museum, nailed to the wall like a painting.
In an alternate timeline explored in ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'' [[Super Mario-kun Volume 13|Volume 13]], Bowser won against the Mario Brothers, following their retirement, and took over the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. During this "Koopa Empire" era, Mario's descendants ended up working low-level jobs for the [[Koopalings]]. The one met by Mario and his friends, is a janitor in [[Ludwig]]'s museum. Despite him helping Mario defeat Ludwig, he is left behind in the museum, nailed to the wall like a painting.
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==Luigeena==
==Luigeena==
{{main|Luigeena}}
[[File:Luigeena.jpg|thumb|Luigeena]]
[[File:Luigeena.jpg|thumb|Luigeena]]
{{main|Luigeena}}
'''Luigeena''' is one of Mario and Luigi's cousins, who is somewhat similar in appearance to Luigi. Along with her sister [[Marianne]], Luigeena only ever appeared during "[[Marianne and Luigeena]]".
'''Luigeena''' is one of Mario and Luigi's cousins, who is somewhat similar in appearance to Luigi. Along with her sister [[Marianne]], Luigeena only ever appeared during "[[Marianne and Luigeena]]".


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==Mama Mario==
==Mama Mario==
[[File:TSMBM Mama Mario.png|thumb|left|260px|Mama Mario (right) in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'']]
[[File:Mama.jpg|thumb|left|Mama Mario in ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'']]
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{{main|Mama Mario}}
'''Mama Mario''' is the mother of Mario and Luigi. She has had a few minor appearances and mentions throughout the ''Super Mario'' franchise. Her most prominent appearances were during two live-action segments of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''; "[[Mama Mia Mario]]" and "[[Little Marios]]", both of which portrayed her with a bossy demeanor and the tendency to assign her sons endless chores. She also appears in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' living in Brooklyn along with [[Papa Mario]] and other members of Mario's family.
'''Mama Mario''' is the mother of Mario and Luigi. She has had a few minor appearances and mentions throughout the ''Super Mario'' franchise. Her most prominent appearances were during two live-action segments of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''; "[[Mama Mia Mario]]" and "[[Little Marios]]", both of which portrayed her with a bossy demeanor and the tendency to assign her sons endless chores. She also appears in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' living in Brooklyn along with [[Papa Mario]] and other members of Mario's family.
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===Grandpapa===
===Grandpapa===
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{{about|section=y|Mario and Luigi's grandfather from the game universe|the character from the [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|1993 film]]|[[List of implied characters#Grandpapa (film character)|List of implied characters § Grandpapa (film character)]]}}
'''Grandpapa''' is Mario and Luigi's paternal grandfather who was mentioned by Mario once in the ''[[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros.]]'' film and in [[Mario in Real Time]] at {{wp|San Diego Comic Con}} 2012, where his full name is implied to be Grandpapa Pio Mario.<ref name=MiRT/>
'''Grandpapa''' is Mario and Luigi's grandfather. [[Mario in Real Time]] briefly mentioned him at the {{wp|San Diego Comic Con}} 2012, and his full name is implied to be Grandpapa Pio Mario.<ref name=MiRT></ref>


===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
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[[File:TSMBM Mama Mario.png|thumb|left|The grandfather with Mama Mario]]
[[File:TSMBM Mama Mario.png|thumb|left|The grandfather with Mama Mario]]
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An unnamed grandfather appears in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' in a non-speaking role. Co-director Aaron Horvath implied that he used to be a boxer.<ref name=TSMBMInterview/> It is unknown whether he is Mario and Luigi's maternal or paternal grandfather, or if he is Grandpapa, GPoppy, or a separate character.
An unnamed grandfather appears in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' in a non-speaking role. Co-director Aaron Horvath implied that he used to be a boxer.<ref name=TSMBMInterview/> It is unknown whether he is Mario and Luigi's maternal or paternal grandfather, or if he is Grandpapa, GPoppy, or a separate character.


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===Grandma Mia===
===Grandma Mia===
{{main|List of implied characters#Grandma Mia}}
{{main|List of implied characters#Grandma Mia}}
'''Grandma Mia''' is briefly mentioned during by Mario in "[[The Fire of Hercufleas]]" where he compared her [[garlic]] chip cookies to the strength of [[Hercufleas]]. She is possibly the same character as Grandma Mario as the [[Mario in Real Time]] exhibit at the {{wp|San Diego Comic Con}} 2012 mentioned a grandmother with the name "Grandmama Mia Mario."<ref name=MiRT>{{cite|author=Patterson, Patrick Scott|date=July 17, 2012|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAjhjLuWbC8|title=Mario reveals his last name & other tales - San Diego Comic Con 2012|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 29, 2023}}</ref>
'''Grandma Mia''' is briefly mentioned during by Mario in "[[The Fire of Hercufleas]]" where he compared her [[garlic]] chip cookies to the strength of [[Hercufleas]]. She is possibly the same character as Grandma Mario as the [[Mario in Real Time]] exhibit at the {{wp|San Diego Comic Con}} 2012 mentioned a grandmother with the name "Grandmama Mia Mario."<ref name=MiRT>Patterson, Patrick Scott (July 17, 2012). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAjhjLuWbC8 Mario reveals his last name & other tales - San Diego Comic Con 2012]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved April 29, 2023.</ref>


===Other versions===
===Other versions===
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==Mario and Luigi's niece==
==Mario and Luigi's niece==
{{Main|Mario and Luigi's niece}}
[[File:Mario and Luigi's niece TSMBM.png|thumb|120px|The niece]]
[[File:Mario and Luigi's niece TSMBM.png|thumb|120px|The niece]]
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In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', a little girl, defined as "Mario and Luigi's niece"<ref name=TSMBMInterview/>, appears in the dinner scene, constantly looking down at her phone. She does not have a speaking role. A photo in the background shows her with Uncle Arthur and Aunt Marie, implying that they are her parents. Although she is called their "niece," she is more likely a cousin. In the United States, it is common to refer to one's first cousin once removed by terms such as "(second) nephew" and "(second) niece" for the sake of convenience.
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', a little girl, defined as "Mario and Luigi's niece,"<ref name=TSMBMInterview/> appears in the dinner scene, constantly looking down at her phone. She does not have a speaking role. A photo in the background shows her with Uncle Arthur and Aunt Marie, implying that they are her parents. Although she is called their "niece," she is more likely a cousin. In the United States, it is common to refer to one's first cousin once removed by terms such as "(second) nephew" and "(second) niece" for the sake of convenience.
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'''Uncle Troy''' is an uncle of [[Marilyn (The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!)|Marilyn]]'s who lives in California. His relationship to Mario and Luigi, if any, remains a mystery. As such, he may not even be a relative of theirs.
'''Uncle Troy''' is an uncle of [[Marilyn (The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!)|Marilyn]]'s who lives in California. His relationship to Mario and Luigi, if any, remains a mystery. As such, he may not even be a relative of theirs.
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==Notes==
*In the continuity of the ''[[Wario's Woods (Nintendo Entertainment System)|Wario's Woods]]'' [[Super Mario: Wario no Mori|adaptation]] of the [[Super Mario (Kodansha manga)|Kodansha series]], Mario and [[Princess Peach|Peach]] get married and have a baby named [[Luigi]] as their son.<ref>{{cite|author=GTV Japan|date=December 20, 2024|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g0uXcTF3mA&t=281s|title=Wario's Woods: The Final NES Game With a Super Crazy Story That Nintendo Approved, I Guess....|timestamp=4:41|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=January 22, 2025}}</ref>


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