“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” continues to dominate the box office, securing its place as a family favorite in its second weekend with a remarkable $69 million haul from 4,284 theaters across the U.S. and Canada. According to studio estimates released on Sunday by Universal and Illumination, the film’s domestic total now stands at $308.1 million, contributing to a global gross of $629 million. While this marks a 48% decline from its opening weekend-considered modest for a blockbuster-the gap between this sequel and its predecessor remains significant. In 2023, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” accumulated over $353 million domestically by its second weekend, thanks in part to better reviews.
Despite the comparative figures, the sequel is undeniably successful, requiring only $110 million to produce. Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends at Comscore, deemed the drop “very respectable,” adding, “For the film to already be over $300 million is just astonishing.” He noted that many tickets were likely sold at lower prices targeted at children, which makes reaching these milestones even more impressive. The success of “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is vital for generating box office momentum as the summer movie season approaches.
The weekend also saw the debut of a new Universal release, “You, Me & Tuscany,” a romantic comedy featuring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page. While it opened in fourth place with an estimated $8 million from 3,151 screens, it faced stiff competition. The film, directed by Kat Coiro, has received mixed reviews, currently holding a 68% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The audience reception was more favorable, with PostTrak exit polls revealing that 77% of viewers would definitely recommend it to friends, resulting in an A- rating on CinemaScore.
In second place at the box office, Amazon MGM Studios’ “Project Hail Mary” continues to attract audiences in its fourth weekend, bringing in approximately $24.6 million and lifting its domestic total to $256.7 million. Its worldwide gross now stands at $510.6 million. Meanwhile, the A24 film “The Drama,” which features Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, took third place with $8.7 million to bring its domestic total to $30.8 million, and a global tally of $65 million, having experienced only a 38% decline since its debut.
Closing out the top five is Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers,” which has gathered a substantial $354.4 million globally after earning $4.1 million this weekend.
As the box office figures draw attention, here are the top 10 movies by domestic weekend earnings according to Comscore:
1. “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” – $69 million
2. “Project Hail Mary” – $24.6 million
3. “The Drama” – $8.7 million
4. “You, Me & Tuscany” – $8 million
5. “Hoppers” – $4.1 million
6. “Faces of Death” – $1.7 million
7. “Exit 8” – $1.4 million
8. “A Great Awakening” – $1.3 million
9. “Reminders of Him” – $1 million
10. “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” – $867,000
With these insights into the current box office landscape, it’s clear that family films and engaging narratives continue to resonate with audiences, setting the stage for an exciting summer movie season ahead.
Original Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/12/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-box-office.html
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Publish Date: 2026-04-12 21:32:00
