The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has exceeded $755 million in global box office sales, making it the top-grossing film of 2026

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has reached a remarkable $755 million worldwide, leading the box office figures for 2026. According to box office reports, this Nintendo film adaptation pulled in over $361 million from theaters in the United States, with significant contributions from Mexico at $49.6 million, the United Kingdom at $38 million, and Germany at $30 million.

This international blockbuster overtook Pegasus 3, which was the prior leading film of 2026, with a premiere in China earlier this year. Gamespot reports that almost all of Pegasus 3's earnings, specifically 99.8%, were derived from Chinese audiences. Meanwhile, Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, is in third place with a total of $575 million.

In a broader context, the Super Mario animated movie series has amassed over $2 billion in global revenues, positioning itself as the tenth highest-earning film series in history, according to Deadline.

Launching in theaters on April 1, the Super Mario Galaxy became 2026's leading opening in the United States. Earning $34.5 million stateside on its first day, it surpassed The Super Mario Bros. Movie's $31.7 million debut, accumulating $372.6 million globally in just five days.

The initial Super Mario film set a precedent in 2023, by shattering opening weekend records with $204.6 million in the U.S. and $377 million worldwide.

Looking ahead, Nintendo is preparing for The Legend of Zelda's live-action adaptation, premiering on May 7, 2027. Directed by Wes Ball, it features British actors Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Zelda, with production having commenced in November 2025.

Last week, Lewis Packwood, our features editor, participated in the Screen Play panel at the London Games Festival, which focused on the enthusiasm for cross-media projects and the disconnect between the gaming and filmmaking sectors, as discussed in his opinion piece.