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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.
Takashi Tezuka is stepping down from his executive officer role at Nintendo but will continue working as a producer. The 65-year-old developer addressed investors during the company's latest call.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will reach digital platforms on May 19. Universal made the announcement less than two months after the film's theatrical debut in April.
A UK theater chain's website description leaks Wario's debut as an antagonist alongside Bowser Jr. in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, building on the trailer's reveals of Yoshi, Rosalina, and others. The April 1, 2026 release has no official Nintendo/Universal confirmation yet.
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Mario, one of the world's most popular video game characters, has seen limited new main series adventures recently. According to a recent analysis, there has been only one completely new main series Mario game released in the last eight years.
Jack Black, reprising his voice role as Bowser, has teased numerous Easter eggs from the Super Mario Galaxy Wii games in the upcoming 2026 animated sequel. The actor shared the hints in a recent interview while staying tight-lipped on plot details.
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Amazon's Black Friday sale features a steep discount on the Lego Super Mario: Battle with Roy at Peach's Castle playset, dropping from $65 to $28. This 738-piece set is retiring soon, making the deal a timely opportunity for Mario fans. The offer sold out once on November 23 but returned to stock later that day.
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