Super Mario Galaxy Movie Box Office: $130.9M Opening Record

Mario’s Out of This World! ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Smashes 2026 Records with $130.9M Debut

Universal and Illumination’s animated sequel dominates the box office, featuring a star-studded cast including Chris Pratt, Jack Black, and Brie Larson.

Sofia Chen

Apr 5, 2026, 2:02 PM PT · 1 min read

THE RUNDOWN

Earned $130.9 million, the biggest North American debut of 2026.
Released by Universal and Illumination on April 1, 2026.
Chris Pratt, Jack Black, and Anya Taylor-Joy return to lead the cast.
Brie Larson joins the voice cast for the cosmic sequel.
Comscore data confirms the film dominated the weekend box office.

Universal and Illumination have officially launched into the stratosphere. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie rocketed to the top of the North American box office this weekend, earning a staggering $130.9 million. This massive debut marks the biggest opening of 2026 so far, according to data from Comscore.

Released on April 1, 2026, the sequel to the 2023 smash hit The Super Mario Bros. Movie brings back fan-favorite voices. Chris Pratt returns as Mario, while Jack Black voices Bowser and Anya Taylor-Joy plays Princess Peach. Joining the crew for this cosmic adventure is Brie Larson, adding even more star power to the animated hit.

The film’s performance highlights the enduring popularity of the Nintendo franchise on the big screen. By dominating the weekend charts, the movie has cemented itself as a powerhouse for the spring season. Fans and families alike flocked to theaters, proving that the plumber's leap into space was a winning move for Universal Pictures.