The Super Mario Galaxy Movie isn’t just doing well — it’s rewriting the rules of animated box office history. Just over a week in, and it’s already crowned the highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2026 in the US. Let’s break it all down.
Super Mario Galaxy Box Office Numbers at a Glance
| Metric | Figures |
|---|---|
| US Cumulative (8 Days) | $231.1 Million |
| Worldwide Gross | $413 Million |
| International Markets | $181.8 Million |
| 2nd Wednesday Gross (US) | $8.7 Million |
| Previous #1 of 2026 (US) | Project Hail Mary |
How Big Is Super Mario Galaxy, Really?
To put it simply — huge. The film’s second Wednesday alone pulled in $8.7 million, beating out A Minecraft Movie ($5.5M) at the same point. Among all April releases ever, only its own predecessor — The Super Mario Bros. Movie — recorded a better second Wednesday at $10.8M.
It surpassed blockbusters like Avengers: Endgame ($8.4M), Avengers: Infinity War ($7.1M), and Sinners ($6.1M) — all April giants — on that single midweek day. That’s not just momentum; that’s a cultural phenomenon.
Overtakes Project Hail Mary
The film officially dethroned Ryan Gosling’s Project Hail Mary as the biggest Hollywood earner of 2026 in the US market — and it did so in under two weeks. For more on Project Hail Mary’s own impressive run, check out our coverage on Project Hail Mary’s performance at the Indian box office.
A Star-Studded Space Adventure
Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, the film picks up after The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Mario and Luigi befriend Yoshi and blast off to space with Princess Peach, Toad, and Rosalina to face Bowser and Bowser Jr.
The voice cast reads like a Hollywood dream list — Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Donald Glover, Brie Larson, and more.
Why It’s Winning?
- Family-friendly appeal in an early-April school break window
- Strong brand loyalty from the 2023 original ($1.3B+ worldwide)
- A vibrant, nostalgia-packed story with new characters like Yoshi and Rosalina
- Positive word-of-mouth driving incredible weekday legs
