The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Just Hit Digital — Here's Why It's Still the Biggest Movie Event of 2026

The Biggest Movie of 2026 Is Now Streaming From Your Couch

If you have not watched The Super Mario Galaxy Movie yet, here is your sign to finally do it. Universal Pictures and Illumination's latest Nintendo adaptation just hit digital platforms after absolutely dominating the 2026 box office — and it is now the highest-grossing movie of the year, surpassing even Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, the same duo behind 2023's massive hit The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this sequel takes Mario and crew far beyond the Mushroom Kingdom into the cosmos. Chris Pratt returns as Mario, alongside Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad — all of whom bring fresh energy to an already stacked voice cast.

Box Office Domination That Broke Records

The numbers speak for themselves. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie crossed the $1.3 billion worldwide mark during its theatrical run, making it not just Illumination's biggest hit but one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time. It outperformed Pixar's 2026 releases, dethroned The Mandalorian and Grogu at the domestic box office, and even gave Avengers: Doomsday a run for its money in international markets.

What made it work so well? Critics point to the stunning visual design of the Lumas and Rosalina's observatory — some of the most gorgeous animation Illumination has ever produced. The soundtrack, featuring contributions from Brian Tyler who expanded on Koji Kondo's iconic video game score, has also been a massive hit with fans and on streaming platforms like Spotify.

What You Get on the Digital Release

The digital version launched on May 19, 2026, and comes packed with bonus features that make it worth the purchase price even if you already saw it in theaters. The extras include:

• Behind-the-scenes featurette on the animation process, including how the team rendered zero-gravity sequences
• Deleted scenes featuring additional Lumas sequences and an extended Bowser subplot
• Casting commentary from Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and the full voice cast
• Early teaser for what appears to be a third Mario movie — possibly based on Mario Kart

The movie is available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, Google Play, and YouTube Movies for around $19.99 for digital purchase. Expect it to hit Netflix or Peacock sometime in late summer 2026, given Illumination's deal with Universal.

Is It Worth Watching at Home?

Absolutely. While the theatrical IMAX experience was breathtaking for the galaxy-hopping sequences, watching The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at home lets you catch all the tiny Easter eggs scattered throughout — from references to classic Nintendo 64 games to cameos that you will definitely miss on a first viewing. It is the kind of movie that rewards repeat watches, and the digital release makes that way more accessible.

Whether you are a lifelong Nintendo fan or just someone who loved the first movie, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on digital is a no-brainer. At this rate, it is hard to imagine any other movie topping it as the biggest film of 2026 — not The Fantastic Four: First Steps, not Avatar: Fire and Ash, and definitely not Wicked: For Good.

Grab your controller (or your remote) and blast off. You will not regret it. 🍄🌟