‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ earned $372.5 million at the global box office|supermariomovie|Instagram
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has delivered the biggest global opening of 2026, earning an impressive $372.5 million at the box office.
The animated sequel builds on the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which earned $1.36 billion globally in 2023.
Backed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo and produced by Illumination, the new film in the franchise proves the lasting popularity of beloved characters.
The movie opened early during the spring break window, collecting $190 million across the US and Canada and $182.4 million internationally, with Mexico emerging as its biggest overseas market. Made on a $110 million budget, it is expected to generate massive profits.
Hollywood continues to benefit from video game adaptations, including hits like A Minecraft Movie.
Meanwhile, The Drama opened with $14.4 million, while Project Hail Mary stayed strong, highlighting a growing and competitive theatrical market.
With the domestic box office already up 26% this year, studios are betting big on upcoming releases like Toy Story 5 to sustain the momentum.