Hey everyone, let’s talk about movies! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been a huge hit this year. It took us on an amazing adventure through space with our favorite plumber and his friends. This movie really showed how much people love the Mario universe.
The film is a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie from 2023. It brought back all the charm and fun that fans loved from the first movie, but with a whole new galactic twist. Mario and Luigi ventured into space, meeting new characters and facing new challenges with Bowser and his son, Bowser Jr. It was a big, colorful journey that kept audiences of all ages entertained.
Basic details
Movie name: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Category: Animated Adventure Comedy Film
Language: English
Release date: April 1, 2026 (United States)
Director: Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic
Main cast: Chris Pratt (Mario), Anya Taylor-Joy (Princess Peach), Charlie Day (Luigi), Jack Black (Bowser), Keegan-Michael Key (Toad), Benny Safdie (Bowser Jr.), Donald Glover (Yoshi), Glen Powell (Fox McCloud), Brie Larson (Rosalina)
Runtime: 98 minutes
Where to watch: In theaters, then Video On Demand, 4K Ultra HD Blu ray, Blu ray, and DVD. You can also watch it on Peacock for a while, and then it will move to Netflix for a few months.
Budget
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was made with a budget of $110 million. This is the money spent on making the movie, like animation, voice acting, and special effects.
Opening day collection
The movie had a strong start right away. On its first day, April 1, 2026, it collected about $34 million in the United States and Canada.
Globally, meaning all over the world, the movie made around $122.1 million in its first two days.
Day wise box office collection
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie had a fantastic first week in theaters. It opened on a Wednesday, which was a smart move to catch people during spring breaks.
Here is how its early box office looked:
| Day | India net collection | India gross collection | Overseas collection | Worldwide total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Wednesday, April 1) | Not available | Not available | Not available | $34 million (Domestic) |
| First two days (Wed-Thu) | Not available | Not available | Not available | $122.1 million (Worldwide) |
| First 5 days (Wed-Sun) | Not available | Not available | $182.4 million (International) | $372.6 million (Worldwide) |
| First weekend (3 days Fri-Sun) | Not available | Not available | Not available | $131.7 million (Domestic) |
| Second weekend (Domestic) | Not available | Not available | Not available | $68 million (Domestic) |
| Third weekend (Domestic) | Not available | Not available | Not available | $36.5 million (Domestic) |
The movie earned an estimated $190.8 million in the United States and Canada during its first five days, which was a holiday weekend debut from Wednesday to Sunday. Globally, it made an impressive $372.6 million in its first five days. This was the biggest global opening for any film since Avatar: Fire and Ash.
For its second weekend in the US, the film still did well, collecting around $68 million. This was a drop of about 49% from its opening, which is pretty normal for big movies. It continued to do strong numbers, even topping the box office again in its third weekend with $36.5 million. The movie also set a record for the highest Monday box office gross in 2026, bringing in $16.8 million.
Total India net collection: Not available
Total India gross collection: Not available
Overseas collection: $579 million (as of June 29, 2026)
Worldwide collection: $1.009 billion (as of June 29, 2026)
Latest total box office collection
As of late June 2026, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been a massive earner. It is the highest-grossing film of 2026 so far.
Here are the latest total collections:
Worldwide total collection: $1.009 billion
Domestic collection (United States and Canada): $430 million
Overseas collection (other territories): $579 million
Hit or flop status
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a definite Blockbuster. It earned a massive $1.009 billion worldwide against its $110 million production budget. This means it earned more than nine times its cost to make, which is fantastic for any movie. It is currently the highest-grossing film of 2026. It also stands as the second-highest-grossing video game movie of all time, right after its predecessor, The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Earnings report
Besides ticket sales from theaters, movies like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie also make money from other sources. These include selling rights for streaming services, satellite TV, music, and digital downloads.
The movie was released on Video On Demand on May 19, 2026. Physical copies like 4K Ultra HD Blu ray, Blu ray, and DVD became available on June 16, 2026. It is also set to stream on Peacock for a few months, then move to Netflix, and then come back to Peacock. While we know it’s earning money from these platforms, the exact numbers for these specific rights are not available.
Why people liked it
People really loved The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for many reasons. First, it expanded the Mario universe in a cool way, taking the characters into space. Fans enjoyed seeing beloved characters like Bowser Jr., Yoshi, and Princess Rosalina making their big screen debut. The movie brought a lot of nostalgic references for long-time fans of the video games.
Even though some critics had mixed feelings, audiences really embraced the film. It had high audience scores, showing that families and fans had a great time watching it. The action, humor, and emotions all blended well to create an engaging story that captured the spirit of the Mario games.
Cast performance
The voice cast did a wonderful job bringing these characters to life. Chris Pratt returned as Mario, and Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach. Charlie Day was back as Luigi, and Jack Black once again rocked it as Bowser. Keegan-Michael Key also returned as Toad.
New voices joined too, like Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr., Donald Glover as Yoshi, Glen Powell as Fox McCloud, and Brie Larson as Rosalina. Each actor really got into their roles, making the characters feel familiar and fresh at the same time. For example, Benny Safdie did a great job capturing Bowser Jr.’s unique personality. Everyone played their part well in making the movie enjoyable.
Public response
The public response to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was very positive, even if critics were a bit mixed. Audiences gave it an “A-” CinemaScore and an 89% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. This shows that most people who watched it really liked it.
On social media and through word of mouth, fans were excited about the expanded story and the new characters. Many praised the visuals and the fun adventure. The movie was seen as a tremendous success in theaters, proving that the Super Mario franchise continues to be a favorite among moviegoers. People kept talking about it, and it held its ground at the box office for many weeks.
Final words
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has definitely been a huge success. It earned a lot of money and delighted fans worldwide with its space adventure. It’s a great example of how beloved video game stories can be brought to the big screen for everyone to enjoy.
Source note
Box Office Mojo, The Numbers, Wikipedia, ScreenRant, Boxoffice Pro, The Direct, Los Angeles Times, TheWrap, NBCUniversal, Shacknews, TheGamer, Radio Times, Newsweek, IGN, Illumination Wiki.