The iconic mustachioed plumber certainly hasn’t disappointed his fans! The highly anticipated animated blockbuster sequel, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” has skyrocketed to the number one spot at the box office, raking in a massive global debut and creating a phenomenal holiday box office hit.
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, hardcore fans and general audiences flocked to theaters in droves. During its first five days of release, the film earned an impressive $190.1 million in North America. Combined with the $182.4 million generated from 80 international markets, the global opening soared to a staggering $372.5 million, instantly securing its position as the biggest movie opening of the year.
The sequel’s incredible momentum has shattered multiple records, particularly its opening Wednesday in April, which brought in $34.5 million—breaking the previous record set by the first movie back in 2023. Beyond massive ticket sales, movie-themed merchandise is flying off the shelves at an unprecedented rate. Major theater chains reported that over 500,000 Mario-themed items were sold out within just the first three days of the movie’s release.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is once again led by an A-list voice cast, including Chris Pratt (Mario), Anya Taylor-Joy (Princess Peach), Charlie Day (Luigi), and Jack Black (Bowser). This time, the adventure takes audiences on a visually stunning journey to outer space and introduces beloved new game characters to the cinematic universe, such as Yoshi (voiced by Donald Glover) and Princess Rosalina (voiced by Brie Larson).
Audience reception has been overwhelmingly positive. The film has secured a stellar 91% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes, clearly proving that the Super Mario franchise remains a powerhouse brand. It firmly continues to capture the hearts of families and gamers of all ages, and is absolutely poised to dominate the box office throughout its theatrical run.
