The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has finally passed $1 billion globally, making it the first 2026 film to do so

June 8, 2026 - 19:00

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has officially crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office, making it the first film released in 2026 to reach that benchmark. The animated feature, which brings Nintendo's iconic plumber into a new cosmic adventure, has been drawing massive crowds since its debut. Industry analysts had predicted strong numbers given the success of the previous Mario film, but the speed at which this sequel has climbed past the billion-dollar threshold still caught many by surprise.

This achievement also places the Mario franchise in rare company. With its first two films now combined, the series has earned over $2 billion worldwide. That makes it only the fourth animated franchise to reach that total, joining a short list of heavyweight properties. The film's success is being driven by strong international markets, particularly in Asia and Latin America, where the character's popularity continues to grow.

The movie follows Mario and Luigi as they navigate a series of galaxies, collecting Power Stars and facing off against Bowser in a new intergalactic setting. Critics have praised the animation and voice performances, though some noted that the story follows a familiar formula. Still, audiences have responded overwhelmingly, with strong word-of-mouth keeping ticket sales steady well into its third week of release.

With no major animated competition scheduled for the next several weeks, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is expected to continue its run and potentially challenge the all-time records for the franchise.