The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Becomes the First Movie to Pass $1 Billion at the Box Office in 2026
The animated sequel reached $1 billion worldwide on the strength of a $428.5 million domestic total and a $571.5 million international haul, studio figures show.
- On its tenth weekend of release, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie crossed the $1 billion global box office mark, becoming the first film of 2026 to reach this milestone.
- Produced by Universal Pictures, Illumination, and Nintendo, the film expands the world of 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, with directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic returning to helm the sequel.
- Galaxy earned $428.5 million domestically and $571.5 million internationally, with a production budget of just $110 million ensuring massive profitability.
- The Super Mario franchise has now crossed $2 billion in total global earnings, cementing its status as the ninth-biggest animated franchise worldwide and the highest-grossing 2026 release.
- Post-Credits scenes suggest three potential follow-up films in development, while Illumination has already dated an untitled Nintendo project for April 12, 2028.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Becomes First Film of 2026 to Cross $1 Billion at Global Box Office
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Super Mario Galaxy Movie breaks major record for 2026 films weeks after release
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