The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is dominating the box office, earning $83.2 million over the weekend. This boosts its total global earnings to $747.4 million. It’s officially the highest-grossing movie of the year, surpassing China’s Pegasus 3. With two movies combined, the franchise has crossed the $2 billion mark, making it one of the top ten animated series of all time.
The sequel had its first release in Israel, making $700,000. Japan, where the first film made nearly $102 million, will open next week. The international audience seems to love it, especially in territories like France and Mexico, where it outperformed other big titles.
In France, the movie pulled in $6 million, totaling nearly $34 million, while Mexico saw $5 million, bringing its earnings to $55.5 million. That’s more than Barbie did in its entire run!
Here’s how it’s performing around the world:
- Australia: $4.1 million (Total: $23.5 million)
- Germany: $3.8 million (Total: $34.3 million)
- UK & Ireland: $3.6 million (Total: $44.1 million)
- China: $2 million (Total: $17.1 million)
- Brazil: $1.9 million (Total: $12.3 million)
- Spain: $1.8 million (Total: $19.7 million)
- Italy: $1.6 million (Total: $14.8 million)
Meanwhile, Project Hail Mary is faring well too, with a total of $573.1 million worldwide.
In exciting news, a new horror film, The Mummy, kicked off with a strong $34 million debut. Its initial earnings abroad are encouraging. Mexico led the way with $2.2 million, which is impressive compared to Wolf Man’s past earnings.
So, what’s the buzz? Many fans are taking to social media, sharing their favorite moments from Super Mario Galaxy, sparking trends and discussions about its iconic characters.
Overall, these box office hits show how animated films and thrilling horror can both draw in audiences worldwide.
For more insights and updates on box office trends, check out Deadline.
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