‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Passes $1B WW, The First Pic To Do So In 2026

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, produced by Illumination, Nintendo, and Universal, is the first film to cross $1 billion at the 2026 box office. This milestone was achieved between its ninth and tenth weekends of release. Consequently, the Super Mario franchise has now surpassed $2 billion, ranking as the ninth largest animated franchise globally. This success marks the third major franchise achievement for Chris Meledandri within the industry, cementing the film's significant commercial impact worldwide.