A report claims The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be available for digital purchase on May 5. The film, released in theaters on April 1, is expected on platforms including Apple TV and Prime Video for $24.99. Nintendo and Universal Pictures have not yet confirmed the date.
Reports from When to Stream indicate that Universal Pictures plans to release The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on video-on-demand and digital platforms next Tuesday, May 5. The listing specifies availability for purchase at $24.99 on Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube Movies & TV, and Fandango at Home. This would mark a quick turnaround, just over a month after its theatrical debut on April 1, unlike the previous Super Mario Bros. Movie, which took several months to reach digital services like Peacock. The digital release applies to purchases, not subscription streaming on services like Netflix. Despite mixed reviews, the movie has achieved commercial success, surpassing $800 million at the global box office and becoming the year's top-grossing film, overtaking Project Hail Mary. Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto expressed surprise at the harsh criticism, stating, 'I thought this film wouldn't be judged as harshly as the previous one, but it actually received even harsher reviews. It's strange that, despite bringing in many people from different genres to energise the film industry, those who were supposed to play a leading role in revitalising it were rather passive.'
