The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Just Hit $964M — And It's Coming to Streaming This Week

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Just Hit $964M — And It's Coming to Streaming This Week

Remember when people doubted Nintendo could pull off another video game movie after the first one? Yeah, well, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is here to shut that conversation down permanently. The animated sequel has crossed a staggering $964 million at the global box office and is premiering on digital streaming this week — making it the first film of 2026 to seriously threaten the $1 billion milestone.

How Mario Conquered 2026's Box Office

It's been roughly six weeks since the film hit theaters, and it hasn't slowed down for a single weekend. Starring Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy reprising their roles as Mario and Princess Peach, with Jack Black bringing his scene-stealing energy back as Bowser, the movie has been an absolute juggernaut. Even Brie Larson joins the franchise for the first time, and critics have been calling her performance one of the highlights.

The numbers are honestly wild. For context, The Devil Wears Prada 2 — which had a fantastic $77 million opening weekend and has grossed $233.6 million worldwide so far on a $100 million budget — is basically the "second best" story of the summer. Mario is in its own weight class. It's also worth noting that Obsession, the horror film that opened with a strong $16 million debut, and the Michael biopic have been holding their own, but neither comes close to Mario's stratospheric performance.

What's Next for the Franchise — And Summer 2026 Overall

The timing of Mario's streaming debut is no accident. It lands right in the middle of the summer blockbuster season, which is absolutely stacked this year. Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey — starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and even Travis Scott — is generating massive buzz despite some casting controversy. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is looming on the horizon, and Disney is preparing Toy Story 5 and The Mandalorian and Grogu for theatrical releases that could easily rival Mario's numbers.

So if you somehow missed Mario in theaters (no judgment, tickets add up), the digital release this week is your chance to see why the world collectively decided this was 2026's must-see movie. Whether it hits $1 billion before Toy Story 5 drops is anyone's guess — but honestly, with Nintendo's track record this year, I wouldn't bet against them.

Have you seen it yet? And more importantly — are you catching it on streaming, or are you one of those loyal souls planning a second theater trip? Drop a comment. I need to know I'm not alone here. 🍄