The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Aiming to Outshine Harry Potter at the Box Office!

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is making waves at the box office, nearing a significant milestone as it aims to surpass the earnings of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. With impressive domestic and international figures, the animated sequel is projected to gross between $1 billion and $1.1 billion globally. As it stands just shy of the $900 million mark, fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation of its success. Discover how this film is reshaping the box office landscape and its potential to become a major cinematic hit.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 5, 2026, 15:28 IST

Box Office Triumph for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is nearing a remarkable achievement at the global box office, showcasing its impressive performance amidst fierce competition. This animated sequel is set to exceed the worldwide earnings of a Harry Potter film, underscoring its strong presence in today's cinematic arena. Despite facing rivals, the film continues to pull in substantial box office revenue.

In its fifth three-day weekend, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie generated $12.1 million at the domestic box office. This represents a 41.2% decrease from the previous weekend, as the film lost 313 theaters. Nonetheless, it has become the first film of 2026 to surpass the $400 million mark domestically, accumulating a total of $402.7 million so far.

On the international front, the movie earned $35.3 million during its fifth weekend, showing a slight decline of only 3.6% from the week before. This consistency is credited to strong showings in Japan and Korea during their opening weekends. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has now gathered a total of $494.6 million in international markets across 81 territories, positioning itself to hit the $500 million milestone overseas.

When combining its domestic and international earnings, the animated sequel's global gross reaches $897.2 million, placing it just about $3 million short of the $900 million mark. While it is probable that the film has already crossed this threshold, official confirmation of the figures is still awaited.

In comparison, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth film in the Harry Potter series, stands as the sixth-highest-grossing film in the franchise, with total earnings of $900.4 million worldwide. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is now only $4 million away from surpassing this figure. Released on April 1, the film is anticipated to earn between $1 billion and $1.1 billion globally, further cementing its position in the box office hierarchy.