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Super Mario Galaxy Sequel Leads 2026 Hollywood Box Office With $629 Million

Robust family turnout is sustaining the sequel despite mixed reviews.

Overview

  • The film held the No. 1 spot for a second weekend, lifting its worldwide gross to about $629 million and ranking behind only China’s Pegasus 3 on the global chart.
  • In the U.S. and Canada, the sequel earned $69 million in its second weekend on a 48% drop, pushing its domestic total to roughly $308 million.
  • Audience polling from CinemaScore gave the movie an A- even as many critics praised the visuals but said the story lacks depth.
  • The opening frame delivered about $190 million domestically and $373 million worldwide, supported by an estimated $110 million budget and a broad marketing blitz with major brand tie-ins.
  • International momentum has been notable in Peru, which saw the year’s best opening day with about 130,000 viewers and nearly 600,000 attendees over opening weekend.