Overview
- The film earned $48 million in North America on Friday, lifting forecasts to about $188 million for the five‑day domestic frame and roughly $370 million worldwide.
- After two days of release, totals reached $59.1 million domestically and $122.1 million worldwide, topping the predecessor’s pace at the same point.
- International performance is strong yet uneven, with China opening at No. 1 on about $1.6 million for day one as Mexico leads with a five‑day $29.1 million and the U.K., Germany, France and Spain posting double‑digit starts.
- The domestic launch sits a bit below the 2023 film’s $204 million five‑day, yet it places Mario among the few animated franchises with repeated $100 million weekends and $350 million‑plus global debuts.
- Critical reviews are weaker than last time at roughly 41% on Rotten Tomatoes, yet turnout remains robust and Japan’s April 24 release could add more fuel to a run many trackers expect to top $1 billion.