Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Reviews, Pricing, and Box Office Updates

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has surpassed $800 million at the global box office, cementing its position as a major commercial success for Illumination, and Nintendo. According to data from Box Office Mojo, the film has earned a worldwide total of $834,335,270, with $388,517,270 coming from domestic markets and $445,818,000 from international territories.

Distributed by Universal Pictures, the animated sequel arrived in United States theaters on April 1, 2026, following an earlier release in Japan on March 28, 2026. The film’s debut was marked by a strong performance, earning $190.1 million in its first five days in North American theaters and $130.9 million over its opening weekend.

Global Launch and Market Performance

The film’s global rollout capitalized on spring break vacations and the Easter holiday, resulting in an estimated $372.5 million debut globally. This included $182.4 million from 80 overseas markets, with Mexico leading international earnings at $29.1 million, followed by the United Kingdom and Ireland with $19.7 million.

In the United States and Canada, the movie played in 4,252 theaters, including 1,345 premium large format screens and 421 IMAX theaters. The IMAX screenings alone contributed $15 million to the total. While the opening was substantial, it represented a decrease from the first film, which earned $204 million domestically during its same five-day opening window in 2023.

Production and Cast Details

Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic and written by Matthew Fogel, the film serves as a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). Produced by Chris Meledandri and Shigeru Miyamoto, the project operated on a budget of $110 million.

The voice cast features several returning actors from the first installment, including Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, and Keegan-Michael Key. The sequel expanded its ensemble to include Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, Glen Powell, and Brie Larson.

The narrative follows Mario, Luigi, and their companions as they venture into outer space. During their cosmic journey, the characters encounter Princess Rosalina and engage in a conflict with Bowser and his son, Bowser Jr.

Critical Reception

Despite the strong financial performance, critical reception has been divided. CNBC reported that mixed reviews did not prevent audiences from attending the film, which achieved the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood movie.

Some international critics have been less enthusiastic. A review from 20Minutos suggested that the journey of Mario and Luigi to the stars does not quite shine, while rionegrotur.com.ar described the experience as anything but brilliant.

The film’s commercial trajectory follows a precedent set by its predecessor, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which became the second largest film of 2023 by earning over $1.3 billion.