Box Office 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Earns $24.6 Million on Thursday
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" added $24.6 million on Thursday, bringing its domestic total to $59.1 million in the first two days, signaling a strong opening weekend.
- Backed by Illumination, Universal, and Nintendo, the $110 million animated sequel is expected to be highly profitable, following the massive success of the 2023 predecessor that earned over $1.3 billion.
- Internationally, the film earned $33.9 million from 78 markets on Wednesday, with strong performances in Mexico, the U.K. and Ireland, Germany, Spain, and France.
- Universal projects a $128.2 million opening weekend and $186 million over the first five days domestically, while independent estimates suggest a potential $190-$200 million by Sunday, with global earnings possibly reaching $360-$375 million.
- The film features returning voice actors Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black, among others, with Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic directing the sequel.
