The film industry has a clear protagonist in 2026: Super Mario Galaxy: the Movie established itself as the biggest success of the year so far, reaching a global revenue of 629 million dollars.
The film, based on iconic Nintendo characters, not only leads the international box office, but also confirms the enormous power of video game adaptations in the global market.
A global phenomenon with record numbers
The film's performance has been overwhelming since its release, with a strong response both in North America and the rest of the
world.In total, the proceeds are divided as follows:
308 million dollars in North America
. 320 million in international markets.
Among the countries with the best results are Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany and France, where the film achieved outstanding figures driven by the character's historical popularity.
This performance positions the production as the highest-grossing of 2026 so far, surpassing even Project End of the World, which also performed well overall.
The power of the Mario brand
The film's success is no accident. The Mario franchise is one of the most recognized in the entertainment world, with decades of history and millions of fans around the planet
.The closest precedent, Super Mario Bros. The Film had already demonstrated the commercial potential of the saga, exceeding 1.3 billion dollars at the box office
.That track record fuels expectations that this new installment can also reach — or even surpass — the 1 billion barrier.
Strong competition is coming in theaters Despite a
solid start, Mario's leadership is not guaranteed in the long term.
