Super Mario films hit major box‑office milestone as Galaxy nears $750M
The Super Mario film franchise has crossed a significant commercial threshold.
According to Deadline, the combined global grosses of The Super Mario Bros.
Movie and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie have now surpassed $2 billion, a notable achievement for a two‑film animated series.
The surge underscores the enduring strength of Nintendo's flagship IP across both interactive and cinematic media.
Background and industry context
The Super Mario Bros.
Movie, produced by Illumination in partnership with Nintendo, opened April 5, 2023, and went on to earn approximately $1.35 billion worldwide.
Its sequel, billed as the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, has continued that momentum in 2026.
Nintendo remains the IP owner and steward of the Mario franchise, which originated in video games such as Super Mario Galaxy for Wii (released in 2007) and continues to be a cornerstone of Nintendo's software lineups on platforms like Nintendo Switch and its digital storefront, the eShop.
Box‑office update (verified figures)
- Combined worldwide gross for the two films: now above $2 billion, per Deadline.
- Super Mario Galaxy Movie global earnings: $747.4 million, as reported.
- The Super Mario Bros.
Movie global box office: approximately $1.35 billion.
Rewritten report summary
Deadline reports that the two Mario films—The Super Mario Bros.
Movie and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie—have together exceeded $2 billion in global box office receipts.
That publication notes the Super Mario Galaxy Movie has earned $747.4 million worldwide, making it the highest‑grossing film of 2026 to date by that measure.
Deadline also highlights that the pair now ranks among the top animated feature film series, achieving a top‑ten placement despite comprising just two entries.
Why this matters to Nintendo and developers
For Nintendo and its external partners such as Illumination, these box‑office results validate the commercial viability of adapting major game franchises to film while also reinforcing brand recognition for future game releases on Nintendo platforms.
The crossover success can influence marketing strategies tied to Nintendo Direct presentations, timed game launches, and eShop promotions, where visibility of the Mario IP continues to drive consumer engagement.
The milestone is a clear indicator of Mario's cross‑media appeal: a video‑game icon created by Shigeru Miyamoto that continues to generate substantial revenue both in games and on the big screen.
The Super Mario film franchise has crossed a significant commercial threshold.
According to Deadline, the combined global grosses of The Super Mario Bros.
Movie and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie have now surpassed $2 billion, a notable achievement for a two‑film animated series.
The surge underscores the enduring strength of Nintendo's flagship IP across both interactive and cinematic media.
Background and industry context
The Super Mario Bros.
Movie, produced by Illumination in partnership with Nintendo, opened April 5, 2023, and went on to earn approximately $1.35 billion worldwide.
Its sequel, billed as the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, has continued that momentum in 2026.
Nintendo remains the IP owner and steward of the Mario franchise, which originated in video games such as Super Mario Galaxy for Wii (released in 2007) and continues to be a cornerstone of Nintendo's software lineups on platforms like Nintendo Switch and its digital storefront, the eShop.
Box‑office update (verified figures)
- Combined worldwide gross for the two films: now above $2 billion, per Deadline.
- Super Mario Galaxy Movie global earnings: $747.4 million, as reported.
- The Super Mario Bros.
Movie global box office: approximately $1.35 billion.
Rewritten report summary
Deadline reports that the two Mario films—The Super Mario Bros.
Movie and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie—have together exceeded $2 billion in global box office receipts.
That publication notes the Super Mario Galaxy Movie has earned $747.4 million worldwide, making it the highest‑grossing film of 2026 to date by that measure.
Deadline also highlights that the pair now ranks among the top animated feature film series, achieving a top‑ten placement despite comprising just two entries.
Why this matters to Nintendo and developers
For Nintendo and its external partners such as Illumination, these box‑office results validate the commercial viability of adapting major game franchises to film while also reinforcing brand recognition for future game releases on Nintendo platforms.
The crossover success can influence marketing strategies tied to Nintendo Direct presentations, timed game launches, and eShop promotions, where visibility of the Mario IP continues to drive consumer engagement.
The milestone is a clear indicator of Mario's cross‑media appeal: a video‑game icon created by Shigeru Miyamoto that continues to generate substantial revenue both in games and on the big screen.