Super Mario Galaxy Movie Crosses $1 Billion at Global Box Office, First 2026 Film to Reach Milestone

Illumination, Nintendo and Universal's 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' has become the first film of 2026 to cross $1 billion at the global box office, achieving the milestone in its tenth weekend of release, Deadline reported. The animated adaptation, produced in collaboration with Nintendo, cost $110 million to produce, which Variety noted is relatively cheap for animation, making it poised for massive profitability.

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"The Super Mario franchise has now surpassed $2 billion worldwide, becoming the No. 9 biggest animated franchise globally."

The film earned $428.5 million domestically and $571.5 million internationally, according to insider-gaming.com. Its predecessor, the 2023 'Super Mario Bros. Movie,' earned over $1.3 billion, Variety reported. 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, insider-gaming.com noted.

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Deadline provided a ranking of top animated franchises, led by Despicable Me at $5.64 billion. The 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, which earned nearly $1.4 billion globally during its theatrical run, Variety reported. The film's success underscores the enduring appeal of the Mario brand across generations.