‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Becomes First $1 Billion Hit of 2026 Box Office

Illumination, Nintendo and Universal’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the first movie to cross $1 billion at the 2026 box office, the pic doing so in its tenth weekend of release.

With the latest hit, The Super Mario franchise now crosses $2B, becoming the No. 9 biggest animated franchise worldwide and Chris Meledandri’s third franchise in the top 10.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie debuted at No. 1 globally and remained in the top position for three consecutive weekends both globally and internationally.

With $428.5M it’s currently the highest grossing movie of 2026 at the domestic B.O. Overseas with $571.5M, it’s currently the highest grossing MPA title.

Worldwide it’s second highest grossing film based on a video game, behind only The Super Mario Bros. Movie, both globally and internationally.

Stateside, Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the second Illumination film to gross $400M, the second highest Illumination title after Super Mario Bros Movie, the 2nd highest grossing movie based on a videogame, and the 2nd highest grossing Universal animated pic after Super Mario Bros.