Bad Reviews Didn't Matter: Super Mario Galaxy Box Office Smashed Records and is the Year's Best Debut

TL;DR

Super Mario Galaxy grossed $372.5 million globally in its opening weekend, making it the biggest debut of 2026.
The film earned $190.1 million in North America and $182.4 million internationally.
Despite a 40% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences gave the film high ratings (five stars from families and an A- from the general public).
The production cost around $110 million, not including marketing expenses.
The previous film, The Super Mario Bros Movie, had a stronger initial opening in 2023 but still ended as a massive success.
Other films performing well include Project Hail Mary and The Drama.
The overall cinema market is showing a significant growth of around 30% compared to the previous year.

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