According to reports, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has reached $1 billion in worldwide revenue, becoming the first film in 2026 to do so. With this, the film franchise has now reached over $2 billion in revenue.
Additionally, The Super Mario Movie franchise is now the 9th biggest animated franchise, and the third property from producer Christopher Meledandri to reach the top 10. Upon the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on April 1, it had the best opening day of any film in 2026 so far and the best of any April Wednesday in cinema history. While neither Nintendo or Illumination have officially confirmed a sequel, considering its success and the after credits of the film, it’s highly likely it is in early development.
The movie is available to watch today on digital formats. It stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Keegan Michael Key as Toad, Anya Taylor Joy as Peach, and Jack Black as Bowser. Brie Larson, the Academy Award winning actress from Room and Captain Marvel, voices Rosalina. Benny Safdie, director of The Smashing Machine and Uncut Gems, who has also acted in Oppenheimer and Obi-Wan Kenobi, voices Bowser Jr.
The film also features Luis Guzmán (Wednesday, Punch Drunk Love) as Wart, Issa Rae (Barbie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) as the Honey Queen, and Donald Glover (Solo: A Star Wars Story, Atlanta, Community) as Yoshi. Most recently, Nintendo and Illumination revealed that Glen Powell (The Running Man, Twisters, Top Gun: Maverick, Hit Man) plays the role of Fox McCloud.
Lastly, Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 are available now on Nintendo Switch for $39.99. Final Weapon reviewed Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 and rated it a 4.5/5.
