Super Mario Galaxy Movie blasts off to $372.5 million global debut; smashing box office records
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has taken the world by storm, earning a whopping $372.5 million in its first five days, making it the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood movie. The Illumination and Nintendo co-production raked in $130.9 million over the weekend and $190. 1 million in North America, despite receiving mixed reviews.
The film’s global debut is the industry’s biggest since Avatar: Fire and Ash, and its success is expected to propel the box office into a strong summer season. With a production budget of $110 million, the movie’s massive footprint in the US and Canada, playing in 4,252 theaters, contributed to its success.
Critics may have given it a lukewarm reception, with a 40% Rotten Tomatoes score, but audiences are loving it, giving it five out of five stars on PostTrak and an A- on CinemaScore. The film’s success comes as no surprise, given its star-studded voice cast, including Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Charlie Day. With Japan yet to release the film, the numbers are expected to soar even higher.
