The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Box Office: Over $940M and a May 20 Digital Release
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is continuing to perform strongly at the global box office, with Box Office Mojo (via The Hollywood Handle) reporting more than $940 million in worldwide ticket sales.
The film, tied to one of Nintendo’s flagship franchises, highlights Mario’s expanding cultural footprint beyond video games and onto global theatrical platforms.
Box office and digital release details
According to Box Office Mojo's latest tallies, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has grossed in excess of $940 million globally.
The film’s reported production budget is $110 million; based on those figures, the movie has already earned roughly eight to nine times its production cost.
Amazon UK has listed a digital release date of May 20, offering the 4K edition for $29.99/£19.99 on its store.
Apple and other digital storefronts have not publicly confirmed pricing as of this report.
Japanese version was 'rebuilt,' Miyamoto says
Nintendo veteran and Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto has commented on the film’s Japanese presentation, explaining that the version released in Japan went beyond routine localization.
In his words, the Japanese edition was effectively reconstructed to better suit the audience there, rather than merely translated or adjusted.
Context within Nintendo’s broader strategy
Mario’s success in theaters complements Nintendo’s long-running strategy of leveraging its IP across hardware and media.
The franchise remains a cornerstone for Nintendo on platforms like the Nintendo Switch and in promotional channels such as Nintendo Direct.
While the film’s theatrical run and digital debut are distinct from game releases and the eShop ecosystem, strong cinematic performance can raise visibility for Nintendo’s broader product slate.
What’s verified
- Box Office Mojo (via The Hollywood Handle) reports The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at over $940 million worldwide.
- The film’s production budget is reported at $110 million.
- Amazon UK lists a May 20 digital release, with the 4K version priced at $29.99/£19.99 on Amazon.
- Shigeru Miyamoto stated the Japanese version of the film was rebuilt rather than simply localized.
These details reflect reported, verifiable milestones for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as it transitions from a global theatrical release to digital availability.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is continuing to perform strongly at the global box office, with Box Office Mojo (via The Hollywood Handle) reporting more than $940 million in worldwide ticket sales.
The film, tied to one of Nintendo’s flagship franchises, highlights Mario’s expanding cultural footprint beyond video games and onto global theatrical platforms.
Box office and digital release details
According to Box Office Mojo's latest tallies, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has grossed in excess of $940 million globally.
The film’s reported production budget is $110 million; based on those figures, the movie has already earned roughly eight to nine times its production cost.
Amazon UK has listed a digital release date of May 20, offering the 4K edition for $29.99/£19.99 on its store.
Apple and other digital storefronts have not publicly confirmed pricing as of this report.
Japanese version was 'rebuilt,' Miyamoto says
Nintendo veteran and Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto has commented on the film’s Japanese presentation, explaining that the version released in Japan went beyond routine localization.
In his words, the Japanese edition was effectively reconstructed to better suit the audience there, rather than merely translated or adjusted.
Context within Nintendo’s broader strategy
Mario’s success in theaters complements Nintendo’s long-running strategy of leveraging its IP across hardware and media.
The franchise remains a cornerstone for Nintendo on platforms like the Nintendo Switch and in promotional channels such as Nintendo Direct.
While the film’s theatrical run and digital debut are distinct from game releases and the eShop ecosystem, strong cinematic performance can raise visibility for Nintendo’s broader product slate.
What’s verified
- Box Office Mojo (via The Hollywood Handle) reports The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at over $940 million worldwide.
- The film’s production budget is reported at $110 million.
- Amazon UK lists a May 20 digital release, with the 4K version priced at $29.99/£19.99 on Amazon.
- Shigeru Miyamoto stated the Japanese version of the film was rebuilt rather than simply localized.
These details reflect reported, verifiable milestones for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as it transitions from a global theatrical release to digital availability.
