Universal/Illumination/NintendosTheSuper Mario BrosMoviehas become the latest Hollywood title to secure a release date inChina.

Word ofSuper Mario Bros date comes five weeks ahead of time, allowing runway for marketing and promotion.

The film is produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and by Shigeru Miyamoto for Nintendo.

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Universal and Nintendo are co-financiers with global release handled by Universal.

Earlier this month, Universal Studios Hollywood unveiled the parks Super Nintendo World with a grand opening event.

Other Hollywood titles with upcoming day-and-date releases in China includeShazam!

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Fury of the GodsandDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.