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Super Mario Galaxy Movie Expected on PVOD May 5

The timing reflects Universal’s five-week theater-to-digital plan.

Overview

  • The film, expected on PVOD Tuesday per industry tracker When to Stream, will cost $24.99 to buy or $19.99 to rent on Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube and Fandango at Home.
  • Universal’s five-week theatrical hold, announced March 12, places the home release roughly a month after the April 1 opening.
  • After the paid window, reports point to a late-2026 Peacock debut with about four months of exclusivity before a roughly ten-month run on Netflix.
  • The movie has earned about $833 million worldwide and ranks as 2026’s top grosser despite a lower critic score and strong audience marks.
  • A physical disc date is not confirmed, though retailers list pre-orders, signaling demand ahead of the subscription streaming windows.