Super Mario Galaxy Movie becomes highest grossing debut of 2026 in the US
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved a major milestone at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing debut film of 2026 in the United States. The animated film has now crossed the $400 million mark globally, demonstrating exceptional performance both domestically and internationally.
As of April 7, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has earned $208 million in North America and $206 million from international markets, bringing its global total to $414 million. This strong performance has propelled it up the all-time rankings for video game movie adaptations.
The film has now surpassed several notable predecessors in the video game movie genre. It climbed past Sonic the Hedgehog 2, which earned $405.4 million, and Uncharted, which grossed $407 million, to claim the position of seventh highest-grossing video game movie of all time. Industry analysts expect the film to continue its upward trajectory, with Rampage ($428 million) and Warcraft ($439 million) likely to be its next targets on the all-time list.
The success of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie underscores the continued commercial appeal of video game adaptations in mainstream cinema, particularly when based on beloved franchises like Nintendo’s iconic Super Mario series.