Super Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog are the gaming equivalent of the Beatles vs Rolling Stones debate or the question of who’s the better actor out of Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. Throughout history, the Nintendo and Sega characters have been tussling for supremacy, with the speedy blue ring collector currently having the upper hand in the world of film.

Now, Mario has the chance to get back on top when The Super Mario Bros. Movie drops in 2023. If the new computer-animated fantasy offering is a success, it could lead to many more titles in a series that has never-ending potential.