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Super Mario Galaxy Movie Opens to About $373 Million Worldwide

Strong family turnout makes Super Mario the first animated franchise with two $350 million-plus debuts.

Overview

  • The five-day opening through Sunday reached about $372.5–$373 million worldwide, based on industry estimates.
  • North American sales totaled roughly $190 million since opening, including $130 million from Friday to Sunday, according to Comscore.
  • The production budget is estimated at $110 million, which points to a quick path to profit if audience interest holds.
  • Reviews were largely negative, yet CinemaScore polling graded the film A-, and analyst David Gross said children loved it.
  • The launch trailed the 2023 entry's larger start but set a franchise feat with two $350 million-plus debuts and ranked as Illumination's No. 2 global opening and Universal's No. 5.