Super Mario Galaxy Movie Hits $1 Billion Milestone in 2026

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie continues to soar at the box office, crossing the $1 billion mark worldwide, making it the first film of 2026 to achieve this milestone.

The animated movie from Illumination, Universal, and Nintendo has raked in over $1 billion globally, with $429 million coming from North America and $571.5 million from international markets. Released on April 1, it has outperformed other 2026 releases, with the Michael Jackson film Michael being the closest at $888 million.

In 2023, The Super Mario Bros. Movie also surpassed $1 billion, becoming the second-highest-grossing movie globally that year after Barbie. The success of Nintendo's movie adaptations has set the stage for more projects, including a rumored animated movie slated for 2029 and a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie in April 2027.

Nintendo's foray into filmmaking aligns with its strategy to expand its reach beyond gaming. While The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is still showing in theaters, it's also available for digital purchase, rental, and preorders for the Blu-ray version. Fans can anticipate its arrival on the Peacock streaming platform, likely following the pattern set by The Super Mario Bros. Movie's release timeline.