Top 16 Highest-Grossing Video Game Movies of All Time

The landscape of video game adaptations has shifted dramatically, with recent releases pushing the boundaries of box office performance. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which premiered on April 1, 2026, has quickly ascended to become the No. 3 highest-grossing video game film of all time, earning $635.1 million worldwide within its first 10 days of release.

The film’s rapid climb is attributed to strong performances in both domestic and international markets, recording $308.1 million in the U.S. And $327 million internationally. Industry analysts expect these figures to increase further as the movie arrives in Japan, Nintendo’s home country, later in April 2026.

The Billion-Dollar Benchmark

While The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has seen immediate success, it follows the unprecedented trajectory of The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). That film remains the only video game adaptation to surpass the $1 billion mark worldwide, totaling $1.361 billion. This achievement places it among the 50 highest-grossing films of all time.

The 2023 hit, produced in partnership with Illumination, earned $574.9 million domestically and $787 million internationally. The voice cast included Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi and Jack Black as Bowser.

Recent High-Performers and New Franchises

Following closely in the rankings is A Minecraft Movie, released on April 4, 2025. The film secured the No. 2 spot of all time with a global total of $957.9 million, consisting of $423.9 million domestically and $534 million internationally. Due to this success, a sequel is scheduled for release in 2027.

The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has also maintained a strong presence. Sonic the Hedgehog 3, released in December 2024, reached $462.5 million worldwide. It is notably the second video game movie to exceed $200 million in the domestic market, where it earned $230.5 million. The third installment featured Keanu Reeves as the voice of Shadow the Hedgehog.

Earlier entries in the Sonic series continue to rank high, with Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) earning $405.4 million worldwide and the original 2020 film bringing in $319.7 million globally.

Historical Box Office Standings

Beyond the most recent hits, several other adaptations have defined the genre’s commercial history. Pokemon Detective Pikachu (2019) earned $449.7 million worldwide, featuring Ryan Reynolds as the voice of Pikachu. Warcraft (2016) achieved $439 million globally, though it struggled in the U.S. Market, earning only $47.3 million domestically.

Other significant earners include:

• Rampage (2018): $428.0 million worldwide
• Uncharted (2022): $407.1 million worldwide
• The Angry Birds Movie (2016): $352.3 million worldwide
• Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010): $336.3 million worldwide
• Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016): $312.2 million worldwide
• Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010): $300.2 million worldwide
• Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023): $291.5 million worldwide
• Tomb Raider (2018): $274.6 million worldwide

The Resident Evil series, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Mila Jovovich, has collectively earned over $1 billion at the box office across its various installments.

The data, sourced from Amazon’s BoxOfficeMojo, highlights a growing trend of video game properties translating into massive cinematic revenue, with a steady stream of new adaptations and sequels currently in development.