Super Mario Galaxy Movie Roars to $24.6M Thursday, Eyeing Massive Opening
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Roars to $24.6M Thursday, Eyeing Massive Opening
Animated blockbuster kicks off with $24.6M in previews, boosting domestic totals toward a blockbuster weekend alongside The Drama.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is shaping up for a King Koopa-size opening weekend after adding $24.6 million to its haul on Thursday. The animated sequel has grossed $59.1 million domestically through its first two days in theaters, signaling strong word-of-mouth and broad family appeal.
The performance comes as Illumination and Universal push the film with a close partnership with Nintendo, leveraging the iconic video game brand. Industry observers say the Thursday figure hints at a robust Friday-to-Sunday run, with families and longtime fans lining up to see Mario, Luigi, and friends bring the Mushroom Kingdom to life in vivid animation.
The weekend competition includes Robert Pattinson and Zendaya’s The Drama, which nabbed about $1.7 million in previews. While that title targets a different crowd, it underscores a lively start to the spring box office and a sign that audiences are returning to theaters.
Star power rounds out the film's buzz. Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy and Charlie Day are back guiding audiences through the Mushroom Kingdom, and Donald Glover voices Yoshi in the film.
With Nintendo’s involvement and a familiar franchise, the picture could set up a banner run as kids and nostalgic fans flood multiplexes. Producers are likely watching the domestic performance closely as the weekend arrives.
