Box Office: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Becomes First 2026 Release to Cross $1 Billion
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- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has crossed $1 billion in worldwide box office, becoming the first 2026 release to do so.
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was produced for $110 million, a relatively low budget for an animated feature, implying strong profitability.
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie features returning voice talent Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor‑Joy, Charlie Day, Keegan‑Michael Key, Jack Black, and newcomers Donald Glover, Glen Powell, and Benny Safdie.
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, who also helmed the original film.
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ranks as the highest‑grossing film of the year, outpacing Lionsgate’s “Michael,” Amazon MGM Studios’ “Project Hail Mary,” and Disney’s “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”
Why it matters: Universal, Nintendo and Illumination stand to earn massive profits from the $1 billion haul, while competitors lose market share in the 2026 box‑office race, reinforcing the value of video‑game adaptations.
