The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has recorded the biggest global opening of 2026, earning $372.5 million over the five-day Easter weekend.
According to industry analyst Luiz Fernando, the debut ranks as the fifth-largest global opening for an animated film of all time. It falls just $3 million short of its predecessor, The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), which opened with $375.6 million. However, it remains behind Moana 2 ($389.3 million), Ne Zha 2 ($431.3 million), and Zootopia 2 ($559.5 million).
Domestically, the video game adaptation earned $190 million across the Easter holiday frame, slightly below the $204.6 million five-day opening of The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Despite this, the film more than doubled the $80.5 million opening of Project Hail Mary, making it the biggest North American debut of 2026 so far. It also surpassed Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to become the second-biggest Easter opening in Hollywood history and ranks as the third-largest domestic opening for an animated film.
Internationally, the film grossed $182.4 million across more than 80 markets, with Mexico leading at $29 million.
Whether the sequel can match or surpass its predecessor’s $1.36 billion global run remains uncertain. However, its strong debut places it in a solid position for a major box office performance.
The film reunites key creatives from the previous installment, with Matthew Fogel returning as writer, alongside directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.
