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Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens to $372.5 million worldwide
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Illumination and Universal's Super Mario Galaxy Movie debuted to a record $372.5 million globally over its opening weekend, including $190 million in North America over five days and $182.4 million internationally. The animated sequel broke numerous box office records, marking the biggest opening of 2026 so far. It trails only its 2023 predecessor in several key metrics.
Nintendo creator Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that Wario remains eligible for upcoming Super Mario films despite strict rules against crude humor in the productions. The clarification comes from a recent interview where Miyamoto addressed the character's potential role.
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Universal Pictures' Spanish release calendar has revealed an untitled event film from Illumination and Nintendo scheduled for April 2028. The listing appears shortly after the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. It aligns with prior copyright filings hinting at a Donkey Kong animated spinoff.
Japan's Tottori Sand Dunes will be illuminated by approximately 450,000 LEDs starting December 14. The event, inspired by the spotlight on Tottori's cuisine at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, features motifs of local specialties like crab, rakkyo shallots, and pears to give visitors a sense of traveling through the prefecture. Admission is free, with lights on from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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A heart-shaped ginkgo tree in Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture, is illuminated as part of a year-end event. The 10-meter-tall tree has been trimmed into its shape every autumn since 2013, gaining popularity on social media. The illumination runs until December 27.