Super Mario Galaxy Movie Box Office: Franchise Surpasses ...

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie box office surge has pushed the Nintendo-Illumination-Universal franchise past a major milestone. According to reporting by Deadline, the combined global grosses for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie and the original Super Mario Bros. Movie have now exceeded $2 billion, making the two-film run the 10th highest-grossing animated feature film series to date. Background and context The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — the latest cinematic entry based on Nintendo’s flagship IP — has driven a significant portion of that total, with global earnings reported at $747.4 million. The original Super Mario Bros. Movie has previously surpassed $1.3 billion worldwide. This box office performance represents a notable achievement for Illumination and underscores Nintendo’s ability to expand Mario beyond games and onto the big screen. Paraphrased reporting and notable statements Deadline’s reporting summarizes the milestone by stating that the combined grosses from both Mario films have now topped $2 billion globally, a figure that places the franchise among the top animated series by box office receipts. Industry trackers highlight that Illumination’s Despicable Me/Minions franchise remains first on that list. Regional performance snapshot Deadline’s latest regional breakdown for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie shows strong legs across multiple markets: - United States: $35 million in its third weekend, with a domestic cumulative of $355.2 million. - France: $6 million this weekend, pushing its cumulative to nearly $34 million and surpassing the lifetime gross of Toy Story 4 in that market. - Mexico: Nearly $5 million this weekend, $55.5 million cumulative and maintaining the No.1 position. - Australia: $4.1 million this weekend and a running total of $23.5 million. - Germany: $3.8 million this weekend and $34.3 million cumulative, holding No.1 locally. - UK & Ireland: $3.6 million weekend, $44.1 million cumulative. - China: $2 million this weekend, $17.1 million cumulative and ranking No.5. - Brazil: $1.9 million weekend, $12.3 million cumulative. - Spain: $1.8 million weekend, $19.7 million cumulative. - Israel: Weekend opening of $700K. What this means for Nintendo and the brand While these are theatrical figures, the Super Mario franchise continues to be a driving force for Nintendo platforms. Mario remains a cornerstone of Nintendo Switch software sales and a frequent subject in Nintendo Direct presentations and eShop promotions tied to the broader franchise. For now, the verified box office totals speak to the commercial strength of Mario as both a games and entertainment property. Further updates Japan’s theatrical opening for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie was reported as scheduled to follow this weekend’s grosses; outlets will update totals as more markets report. We will continue to follow box office reports and provide verified updates as they are published.