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Super Mario Galaxy Hits $800M, 2026’s Top Grossing Film

4/27/2026

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The Super Mario Galaxy movie became the first 2026 film to exceed $800 million worldwide.
It opened on April 1, 2026 starring Chris Pratt as Mario and Jack Black as Bowser.
It earned $386.4 million in North America and $831.4 million worldwide, received 43 % Rotten Tomatoes rating and 88 % Verified Hot score.
Universal will release the film on PVOD on May 5, 2026 for $24.99 purchase or $19.99 rental, featuring Fox McCloud and Pikmin, hinting at spinoffs.

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The Super Mario Galaxy movie became the first 2026 film to exceed $800 million worldwide.
It opened on April 1, 2026 starring Chris Pratt as Mario and Jack Black as Bowser.
It earned $386.4 million in North America and $831.4 million worldwide, received 43 % Rotten Tomatoes rating and 88 % Verified Hot score.
Universal will release the film on PVOD on May 5, 2026 for $24.99 purchase or $19.99 rental, featuring Fox McCloud and Pikmin, hinting at spinoffs.