Super Mario Galaxy became the first movie of 2026 to surpass $1 billion in worldwide box office revenue
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new production based on the Nintendouniverse reached this milestone thanks to its performance in the United States and other international markets
Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the first movie of 2026 to surpass USD 1 billion
How much did Super Mario Galaxy earn worldwide
According to data published by The Hollywood Reporter, the movie accumulated $428.5 million in the United States
In international markets, it added another $571.5 million, allowing it to surpass the $1 billion barrier in global box office
With this result, it became the first film production of 2026 to reach that figure
How much did Super Mario Galaxy earn worldwide
The Mario saga has already surpassed $2.3 billion
The success of Super Mario Galaxy Movie adds to the performance of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, released in 2023. That film had grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide
Between both productions, the Mario film franchise accumulates around $2.3 billion in global ticket sales
The Mario saga has already surpassed 2.3 billion dollars
Where Mario stands among the most successful animated franchises
According to the report, the saga currently ranks ninth among the most successful animated franchises in history. In this way, it shares space with film series such as Kung Fu Panda, Inside Out, and Despicable Me
The latter was also developed by Illumination, the studio responsible for the Mario movies and the popular Minions
Which characters appeared in Super Mario Galaxy Movie
The film drew inspiration from different stages of Mario's history and brought together elements from various installments of the saga
What characters appeared in Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Among the notable appearances are Wart and Birdo, characters that made their cinematic debut in this production
There were also special appearances from figures of other Nintendo franchises, including Fox McCloud, the protagonist of the Star Fox series
Fox McCloud, protagonist of the Star Fox series
What is known about Mario's future in video games
While the movie continues to attract viewers, many fans are hoping for news about Mario's next main adventure in three dimensions
The last release of this kind was Super Mario Odyssey, released for Nintendo Switch nearly a decade ago
Indeed, several elements from Odyssey served as inspiration for the story and construction of Super Mario Galaxy Movie
What is known about Mario's future in video games
The changes that could be transferred from the movie to the games
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of the Mario franchise, confirmed that some changes introduced in the movie will continue within the universe of video games
For now, no further details have been disclosed on how these modifications will be applied in future installments of the saga
