The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has already begun breaking box office records following its explosive launch into theaters yesterday, despite middling reviews. Nintendo's blockbuster sequel earned $34 million in the U.S. on Wednesday, Deadline reported, making for the best opening day of any film released in 2026 so far. (Project Hail Mary opened to $33.1 million, so it was close, though the Ryan Gosling film had been helped by opening on a Friday.) After launching on a Wednesday, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie now holds the record for the best opening on a Wednesday in April ever — beating its predecessor, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which collected $31.7 million in gold coins back in 2023. Forecasts show Nintendo's follow-up bringing in slightly less over the course of the film's first week, but only slightly, and with a healthy-looking global box office total also expected. Nintendo will also likely be cheered by the fact that the movie has opened to a positive response from cinemagoers — demonstrated by its current 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. That figure is far higher than the movie's overall critical consensus, with just 41% of reviewers judged as having recommended the
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has already begun breaking box office records following its explosive launch into theaters yesterday, despite middling reviews. Nintendo's blockbuster sequel earned $34 million in the U.S. on Wednesday,…
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has already begun breaking box office records following its explosive launch into theaters yesterday, despite middling reviews. Nintendo's blockbuster sequel earned $34 million in the U.S.…
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has already begun breaking box office records following its explosive launch into theaters yesterday, despite middling reviews. Nintendo's blockbuster sequel earned $34 million in the U.S. on Wednesday,…
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