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War of Darkness is a 2022 American political war drama film directed by Jon Favreau, based on the Nintendo Games characters Mario and Luigi. It is set in a modern future where the lead characters have retired from the hero lifestyle, and have entered politics for a living, with the lead character being the most intelligent and moralistic of them. The film stars Liam Neeson, Nicole Kidman, Paul Giamatti, Bill Murray, Adam Sandler, Helena Bonham Carter, Dennis Quaid, and James Cromwell. War of Darkness had its world premiere on November 21st 2022, and was released on December 7th 2022. The film was widely acclaimed by critics, who praised its musical score, direction, screenplay, tone, political commentary, emotional weight, cinematography, storyline, and Neeson's performance, with many considering it to be Favreau's masterpiece and one of the greatest films ever made, particularly in the drama and political genres. It was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by Library of Congress for being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" in 2025. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography, and won a Saturn Award for Best Musical Score. It was also a financial success, earning $717 million worldwide. A sequel is in development, with Neeson set to reprise his role.