The Super Mario Bros Movie has embarked on a magnificent journey, transcending the boundaries of the gaming realm to conquer the extraordinary milestone of crossing a staggering $1 billion at the global box office by the time Sunday bid its farewell. With this exceptional achievement, it proudly claims its position as the illustrious 10th animated film in the annals of history to surmount the $1 billion mark worldwide. Moreover, it gleams as the 10th most colossal animated masterpiece of all time on a global scale, triumphantly eclipsing the mighty accomplishments of Despicable Me 2 and Minions: The Rise Of Gru. Unquestionably, The Super Mario Bros Movie stands tall as the third phenomenal title from the renowned Illumination studio to ascend to the esteemed $1 billion club.
Exhibiting its unwavering might, this unstoppable force amassed an additional $68.3 million during this particular session, enthralling audiences in 80 overseas markets. Consequently, the cumulative international receipts soared to a breathtaking $532.5 million, further cementing its monumental triumph. The spectacle extends to the far corners of the world, where the estimated worldwide earnings through today amount to a mind-boggling $1.022 billion.
One cannot overlook the noteworthy fact that Japan, a land steeped in cinematic appreciation, welcomed this magnificence over the weekend. Unleashing its enchantment upon an astonishing 776 screens, the movie roared to life, seizing a jaw-dropping $14.3 million, thereby securing the record for the most triumphant opening weekend ever witnessed by an animated studio film. Moreover, it claimed the crown for the most momentous Saturday box office performance in the annals of Universal history, dethroning even the indomitable Jurassic World Dominion. Such was its unrivaled prowess that Super Mario conquered the hearts of audiences in a mere two days, becoming the fastest Universal film to reach 1 billion yen. Notably, this astounding achievement is compounded by the fact that the weekend’s results established it as the largest Universal opening of all time.
It is impossible to deny that Super Mario stands head and shoulders above its peers in terms of performance. When compared to similar titles, and setting aside the capriciousness of the Chinese market, it triumphs over Jurassic World by an astonishing 12%. Furthermore, it outshines Frozen II by an impressive 16%, races ahead of Minions by an extraordinary 27%, soars 32% above Beauty and the Beast, leaves Spider-Man: Far From Home trailing by a remarkable 33%, and outpaces last year’s Minions: The Rise of Gru by an astounding 51%.
The ascension to $1 billion propels Super Mario Bros to the summit of the global release charts for 2023, where it reigns supreme. This remarkable accomplishment solidifies the fact that Mario and Luigi now serve as the figureheads for the most colossal animated triumph since 2019, as well as the paramount animated studio film in the same time frame. Furthermore, Super Mario proudly assumes the esteemed position of Universal’s third highest-grossing animated film, trailing only the awe-inspiring achievements of Minions and Despicable Me 3, effortlessly surpassing the remarkable success of Minions: The Rise of Gru.
In its triumphant wake, Super Mario Bros. has also etched its name in the annals of Universal history. The dynamic duo of plumbers emerges as the seventh most monumental film ever created by Universal on a global scale, surpassing the accomplishments of Jurassic World Dominion and Despicable Me.
