The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Box Office Passes Major Global Milestone As Sequel Is Just Short Of $1B

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is still making waves in theaters worldwide.

The latest movie based on the popular video game series has become a huge financial success, earning almost $1 billion around the world. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” follows Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad as they travel the galaxy to thwart the evil plans of Bowser and Bowser Jr. The film features characters and settings from many different games in the series and expands the Nintendo cinematic universe with a cameo from Fox McCloud of the “Star Fox” franchise.

As of May 25, 2026, The Super Mario Bros. Movie has made $980 million worldwide in theaters, according to Box Office Mojo. It’s now just $20 million short of reaching $1 billion, which would make it the first film of 2026 to do so. The movie has already achieved a lot, including becoming the second highest-grossing video game movie ever and currently holding the title of the year’s biggest box office hit.

While The Super Mario Bros. Movie is doing well in theaters and is close to earning $1 billion, its recent release for digital purchase on May 19, 2026, might slow down its progress. Now that people can easily watch the movie at home, they may be less likely to go to the cinema to see it.

Despite mixed reviews, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is still doing well. Critics haven’t been as enthusiastic, giving it a 42% rating on Rotten Tomatoes after 217 reviews. But audiences love it, awarding it a strong 88% rating based on over 10,000 reviews. The film’s appeal is clear – it’s a quick-moving, fun adventure that families are enjoying.

Now that the movie is widely available for home viewing, it’s unclear if it will reach the $1 billion milestone while still in theaters. However, it’s still showing in many cinemas, which gives it a good opportunity to reach that goal. While the movie is popular, it’s still too early to say if it will ultimately achieve such a high level of success.

Even if The Super Mario Bros. Movie doesn’t reach $1 billion at the box office, it’s already a huge win for the Mario franchise. The film has been incredibly successful, earning a substantial amount of money and marking a significant achievement. However, with its continued run in theaters, it still has a chance to become another billion-dollar video game movie.

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2026-05-25 18:09