Super Mario Galaxy Movie Leads Massive Opening Weekend
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Los Angeles — Universal and Illumination’s animated The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opened in early April, earning US$130.9 million in North America during the April 3–5 weekend and roughly US$182.4 million internationally, producing an estimated global debut near US$372.5–373 million, Comscore and studio estimates reported this weekend.
Despite largely negative critic reviews and a 41% Rotten Tomatoes score this week, audiences graded the film A− (CinemaScore), boosting studio and exhibitor revenues; Mexico and the U.K. were top overseas markets, and analysts noted the spring-break/Easter release window helped drive the strong debut.
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Timeline
- 1. 2023: The Super Mario Bros. Movie released and later grossed over US$1.3–1.4 billion worldwide.
- 2. April 1, 2026: Universal/Illumination released The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in many markets (Wednesday).
- 3. April 3–5, 2026: Opening weekend in North America generated US$130.9 million (Comscore).
- 4. April 5–6, 2026: Studios reported five-day North American totals of about US$190.1M and international weekend cume of US$182.4M.
- 5. Early April 2026: Aggregated global debut estimated at roughly US$372.5–373M; Rotten Tomatoes showed 41% critic approval while CinemaScore reported A−.
Why it matters
Despite critics' thumbs down, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie had a big opening weekend. This shows that fan support can outweigh reviews. If you're a fan, your ticket matters. It's a reminder to trust your own taste.
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