Super Mario Galaxy Movie Crosses $1 Billion at Global Box Office, First Film of 2026 to Reach Milestone
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Robert DeFelice
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has become the first film of 2026 to cross the $1 billion mark at the global box office, earning $428.5 million domestically and $571.5 million internationally. Its predecessor, the 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie, earned over $1.3 billion. Together, the two films have generated $2.3 billion, making Mario one of Hollywood's most lucrative animated film series, ranking ninth among animated franchises.
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The movie has generated $428.5 million in the United States and $571.5 million internationally.
Between the two films, Mario has become one of Hollywood's most lucrative animated film series.
The Mario franchise ranks ninth among animated juggernauts, with $2.3 billion generated across both films.
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