'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Becomes First 2026 Release to Cross $1 Billion at Global Box Office
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Brent Lang
Summary
Universal and Illumination's 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' has become the first film of 2026 to cross $1 billion at the global box office. Produced in collaboration with Nintendo, the animated adaptation cost $110 million to produce—relatively cheap for animation—making it poised for massive profitability. The film follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie,' which earned nearly $1.4 billion globally during its theatrical run.
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Variety'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Becomes First 2026 Release to Cross $1 Billion at Global Box Officevariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulled"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" has crossed the $1 billion mark.
It's the first film of 2026 to hit that milestone.
"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" cost $110 million to make, which is relatively cheap for an animated movie, so it is poised to be massively profitable.
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