The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Tops U.S. Box Office with $69 Million in Second Weekend
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie earned $69 million in domestic box office earnings for the weekend of April 10-12, 2026, leading the U.S. and Canadian charts. Project Hail Mary followed with $24.6 million in its debut. A film directed by Genki Kawamura and distributed by Neon saw a 48% drop in earnings despite a 95% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
fortune.comBox Office Leaders The Super Mario Galaxy Movie earned $69 million in domestic box office for the weekend of Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore data.
Film Performance A Neon-distributed film experienced a 48% drop in box office earnings from its first weekend in theaters. The film holds a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This drop occurred amid competition from high-profile releases like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Context ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ brings in $629 million globally over 2 weekends. Domestic earnings for the latest weekend reached $69 million, per Comscore. This positions it as a dominant force in the current box office landscape.
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The film's strong global performance and critical acclaim signal a successful adaptation that boosts the video game movie genre.
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