Super Mario Galaxy Movie Opens with $188.6 Million in U.S. and $371 Million Globally

The Hollywood Reporter reported that the Super Mario Galaxy Movie is expected to achieve a global opening of $370.7 million from 80 markets, making it the biggest Hollywood film debut of 2026 so far. This includes a domestic opening estimate of $188.6 million, with a three-day weekend gross of $129.4 million.

The film is a sequel to the 2023 Mario Bros. Movie, which had a five-day domestic debut of $204 million.

Domestically, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie is projected to rank among the top openings for the Easter period, not adjusted for inflation. It is expected to secure the third-largest three-day domestic opening for a video game adaptation, behind A Minecraft Movie and the original Super Mario film.

Overseas, the film is anticipated to earn an estimated $182 million in its foreign opening, including previews.

In terms of global performance, The Hollywood Reporter noted that Super Mario Galaxy Movie is on track for the biggest worldwide opening for an animated film, ranking fourth among all Hollywood titles alongside films like Zootopia 2 and Moana 2. It also represents Universal's fifth-biggest global opening, following the original Super Mario film.

Additionally, it is the second-largest global opening for a video game adaptation, behind the first Super Mario movie.

The film achieved several domestic milestones, including the biggest three-day opening of 2026, surpassing Project Hail Mary. It marks the largest five-day domestic launch since Disney's Moana 2 and is one of the few animated franchises with multiple films opening over $100 million in a three-day weekend, alongside series like Shrek and Toy Story.

The Hollywood Reporter indicated that the movie received an A CinemaScore from audiences, despite mixed critical reception.