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Super Mario Galaxy Movie nears $700 million worldwide
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Universal's Super Mario Galaxy Movie grossed $152.1 million worldwide in its second weekend, pushing its global cumulative total to $629 million. The animated sequel now stands as the highest-grossing MPA release of 2026, trailing only China's Pegasus 3. It is projected to reach $700 million next weekend.
Silent Friend posted the strongest limited debut among indie films this weekend with a $74,400 gross from two New York City theaters. The film earned a per-theater average of $37,200, the highest for a non-English language release in recent months. Blue Film followed with a solid $31,000 from two engagements.
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The Korean supernatural horror film "Salmokji: Whispering Water" has drawn more than 3 million viewers roughly a month after its release.
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' debuted with $97.2 million in North America and $218.8 million globally over its opening weekend. The Lionsgate release earned $25.4 million on Sunday, exceeding expectations by $400,000. It marks the second-largest global opening of 2026 so far.
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The horror film "Salmokji: Whispering Water" dominated the South Korean weekend box office, drawing 343,463 admissions from Friday to Sunday. This brings its total audience to 1.98 million since premiering on April 8, according to the Korean Film Council. As of 9 a.m., it leads ticket reservations at 8.9 percent and is on track to surpass 2 million viewers later today.
Roadside Attractions' indie film A Great Awakening landed at No. 6 on the domestic box office chart with $2.1 million from 1,289 screens. Produced by Sight & Sound to mark America's 250th anniversary, the movie explores the friendship between Benjamin Franklin and preacher George Whitefield.
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Imax CEO Richard Gelfond has begun a temporary medical leave of absence to undergo treatment for pneumonia, the company announced on March 30. He will skip upcoming events including CinemaCon next month in Las Vegas. Senior executives are managing daily operations under board chairman Darren Throop.
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