The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
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Unsurprisingly, The Mario Galaxy Movie Is Already 2026's Biggest Box Office Hit
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has become the highest-grossing film of 2026, earning $629 million globally in just a few weeks. This success follows the billion-dollar performance of the first movie. The film faces competition later in the year from major releases like Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Avengers Doomsday, and Toy Story 5.
UK Charts: Pokémon Pokopia Is Starting To Prove Its Staying Power
Pokémon Pokopia has climbed to the number 2 spot in the latest UK physical sales charts, indicating strong staying power. Resident Evil Requiem reclaimed the top position, while EA SPORTS FC 26 dropped to number 18. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie bundle also saw increased popularity, reaching number 7 on the charts.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie now surpassed Sonic 3 Movie at worldwide box-office
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a collaboration between Illumination and Nintendo, has surpassed Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie at the worldwide box office, grossing $629 million. This makes it the highest-grossing film of the year so far, though it faces competition from upcoming releases like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday.
Nintendo pre-order updates – April 12, 2026 – Elden Ring, Shenmue 3 Enhanced, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of video games currently available for pre-order across various Nintendo platforms, including the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Release dates and retailers are specified for titles such as Elden Ring, Shenmue 3 Enhanced, and many others, spanning different genres and release windows throughout 2026.
A Leaker Swears A Star Fox Announcement Is Coming This Month
A prominent leaker, NateTheHate, claims that a new Star Fox title featuring classic-style gameplay will be announced by Nintendo this month. This rumor follows the character's appearance in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie and the leaker's past accurate predictions regarding Nintendo announcements.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie becomes highest grossing debut of 2026 in the US
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved the highest-grossing US debut of 2026, earning $190.8 million in its first five days and $372.6 million worldwide. The film's opening day gross surpassed that of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Separately, Netflix has launched Netflix Playground, a dedicated app for children's games featuring titles from popular IPs with no in-app purchases or ads.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie includes a disclaimer that it may not be used to train AI
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie includes a disclaimer in its credits stating that the film may not be used for AI training. Universal began adding similar disclaimers to all its films starting in June 2025, with the specific wording referencing laws pertaining to data mining and AI training.
The animator behind Fox's intro in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been revealed, and they previously worked on…
Animator Benjamin Faure, who previously worked on Jujutsu Kaisen, revealed his involvement as a 3D supervising animator for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, specifically handling the 2D Fox intro sequence. He credited Takaya Imamura for the original Fox McCloud design and noted Shigeru Miyamoto's initial surprise at the potential for a Mario and Star Fox crossover.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie surpasses box office expectations to become this year's most successful film
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved the second-best global opening for a video game movie, earning $372.6 million worldwide, making it the most successful film of 2026. Despite mixed critical reception, audience scores remain high, encouraging plans for a sequel. The article also reports the passing of Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the creator of the Double Dragon and River City series, at the age of 64.
Nintendo to discount the Super Mario Galaxy games for new Switch 2 buyers
Nintendo will offer discounts on Super Mario Galaxy games from April to May as part of a promotion celebrating The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. This promotion is aimed at new buyers of the Nintendo Switch 2.
I kept hearing that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie had a 'record-breaking weekend,' but then I looked at the…
The article questions the validity of 'record-breaking' claims for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's opening weekend, suggesting the records are artificially constructed due to the early April release date and specific criteria. While acknowledging the film's massive financial success, comparable to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the author argues that many of the touted records are misleading and lack genuine significance in the broader context of the film industry.
"I Didn't Want To Let Anyone Down" - Mario Galaxy Movie Composer Wrote Much Of The Score In Hospital
Composer Brian Tyler revealed he wrote a significant portion of the score for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie while recovering in a hospital bed after a double brain hemorrhage, without informing the production team. Tyler also discussed his collaborative relationship with Nintendo's Koji Kondo, highlighting the trust built between them during the production of the film.
Anya Taylor-Joy Did Not Actually Barf When Voicing Peach For The First Time In Mario Movie
Anya Taylor-Joy clarified that she did not vomit while voicing Princess Peach for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but rather during her first-ever voice acting job. She explained that the confusion stemmed from a previous interview where she discussed a separate voice acting experience. The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a major box office success, and a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie is currently in production.
Nintendo pre-order updates – April 5, 2026 – Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Secrets of the Zonai, Mario Galaxy Movie, more
Nintendo has provided pre-order updates for April 5, 2026, detailing numerous upcoming releases across various platforms including the Nintendo Switch and the unreleased Switch 2. The list includes games like The Rogue Prince of Persia, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Secrets of the Zonai, alongside amiibo and book releases.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Is No. 9 Highest-Grossing Video Game Movie Of All Time After Just 5 Days
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has become the ninth highest-grossing video game movie of all time after only five days, earning $372.5 million worldwide. This article ranks the top 16 highest-grossing video game films, including titles like A Minecraft Movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Pokemon Detective Pikachu, based on domestic, international, and worldwide box office figures.
[Let’s Talk] Rate The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
This article discusses the recent release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which includes a surprise appearance by Fox McCloud. Readers are invited to share their ratings for the film in the comments. The discussion also touches upon the ongoing debate between digital and physical game purchases, with several users expressing their preferences.
Star Fox’s New “Classic Style” Title is Apparently “Really Funny” – Rumor
A rumor suggests Nintendo is developing a new Star Fox game with a focus on humor, potentially launching this summer. While details are scarce, insider reports indicate a "classic style" approach. The article also briefly mentions other rumored Nintendo titles and a potential FromSoftware release.
Charlie Day really wants Danny DeVito to voice Wario
Charlie Day, the voice of Luigi in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, has expressed his desire for Danny DeVito to voice Wario, calling it his "dream casting pick." Other cast members also shared their ideal casting choices for various characters, including Anya Taylor-Joy suggesting Jessica Lange and Keegan-Michael Key naming Chloe Moretz for Princess Daisy.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th April)
Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Pokopia, Super Mario Wonder, and The Last of Us Part II being played. The article also touches on recent gaming news including the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, April Fools' gags, and game delistings.
Monopoly The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Board Game revealed, out now
A new Monopoly board game based on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been released. The game features locations, characters, and artwork from the film, with players collecting Lumas and coins to win. Special tokens and a Bowser Jr. battle mechanic add unique twists to the classic Monopoly gameplay.
