The long anticipated sequel to the financially successful and critically middling 2023 Super Mario Bros Movie is out now and improves on its predecessor in almost every way. By a little.

If the goal of A Minecraft Movie is to entertain fans of the game and their parents while turning a profit, then based on the crowd's reaction, the movie does its job.

As it is, Kung Fu Panda 4 is a worthy sequel and enjoyable film, even if it doesn’t quite live up to its potential.

Story comes second and spectacle takes centre stage in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.