The movie Super Mario Galaxy booms at the box office and surpasses $1 billion.

The film Super Mario Galaxy is shining at the box office! Following its debut on digital platforms last month, the movie continues to secure its prominent position in theaters worldwide. The latest update reveals that it has already grossed over US$ 1 billion globally.

The 2026 Giant

On June 7th, Deadline shared this huge news, just two months after the original premiere. This achievement makes it the first film of 2026 to reach this amazing milestone. However, it still hasn't surpassed The Super Mario Bros. Movie from 2023, which leads with US$ 1.36 billion. Nonetheless, it marks a double victory for Nintendo, Universal Pictures, and Illumination, who now have the two most successful game adaptations on the big screen.

Performance in the U.S. and Beyond

In the United States, Super Mario Galaxy reached US$ 428.5 million, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2026 thus far. Internationally, it has already gained US$ 571.5 million, yet the Chinese hit Pegasus 3 dominates with an impressive US$ 655 million.

Reviews and Future

Although reviews have not been very generous towards Super Mario Galaxy, audiences seem to have approved, ensuring a promising future for the franchise. Talks of a sequel are already underway, and Illumination plans a new Nintendo movie for 2028, possibly featuring Donkey Kong and Seth Rogen.