Super Mario Galaxy Movie Reaches $1 Billion Milestone, First 2026 Release to Hit Mark

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved a major box office milestone, crossing into the $1 billion club during its ninth weekend in theaters.

The animated sequel, which debuted on April 1st, marks the first film of 2026 to reach the billion-dollar threshold globally. The achievement propels the franchise into the top 10 highest-grossing animated properties worldwide.

The original Super Mario Bros. Movie generated $1.36 billion at the box office in 2023, establishing itself as one of the most successful animated films ever made. The Galaxy sequel opened with extraordinary momentum, launching to $372 million globally on its opening weekend.

Several other major releases are on track to join the billion-dollar club this year. The Michael Jackson biopic Michael is approaching $900 million after seven weekends and stands poised to cross the threshold following its Japan release scheduled for June 12th. Toy Story 5, arriving June 19th, is also expected to become a billion-dollar earner given the commercial success of the franchise's previous two installments.

The Galaxy film reunites Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, and Jack Black as Bowser, with Keegan-Michael Key voicing Toad. New additions to the cast include Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr., Donald Glover as Yoshi, Glen Powell as Fox McCloud, and Brie Larson as Princess Rosalina.

The story follows the iconic characters as they venture into outer space to face off against Bowser Jr.