Fans are split over whether Nintendo should develop Super Mario Galaxy 3 or pursue a new adventure in the franchise, sparking debate within the gaming community.

An analysis of the 2026 box office performance highlights a return to pre-pandemic levels, driven by sleeper hits like “Obsession” and “Backrooms” and successful sequels such as “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.”

The Super Mario Bros. Movie has become a hit on global streaming charts, following its theatrical success and preceding its release on Peacock.

The digital release date for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been officially confirmed following its significant box office success. The announcement includes details about special features available with the digital download.

Hollywood cinema is experiencing its strongest box office start to the year since the pandemic, with films like 'Proyecto Salvación' and 'Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie' contributing to a 23% increase in revenue in 2026.

Shigeru Miyamoto has indicated that the backstory presented in the new Super Mario movie, specifically regarding Super Mario Galaxy, will become canon within the video game series, while also addressing criticism.

The film 'Super Mario Galaxy' has maintained its top position at the North American box office for a third consecutive week.

A new Super Mario Galaxy movie is reportedly paying tribute to a specific game in the franchise, signaling good news for the potential return of several classic characters.

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Jack Dunn unpacks another big weekend for “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” as well as the art of analyzing Friday…

Following the release of 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' an article lists the ten biggest 'Smash Bros.' characters still absent from Nintendo's expanding cinematic universe.

Actor Luis Guzmán addressed the potential future of his character, Wart, within the Super Mario Galaxy universe, highlighting fans' excitement. This discussion follows the Super Mario Bros Galaxy movie.

Illumination and Nintendo have announced 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' a new animated adventure where Mario and Luigi embark on a cosmic journey to uncover Princess Peach's past, with a Croatian director at the helm.

Universal and Illumination's "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" achieved a significant worldwide opening, while Amazon MGM's "Project Hail Mary" also found success, indicating a large enough moviegoing market for both films.

A new animated family film, 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie', has achieved massive box office success, dethroning 'Project Hail Mary' with Ryan Gosling, which was previously considered the first authentic blockbuster of 2026.

A compilation of the best current deals on video games, including titles like Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Super Mario Galaxy.

Film critic Wendy Ide shares her selection of recommended films, featuring titles such as 'Fuze,' 'Night Stage,' and 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'.

Family films are increasingly taking over cinemas globally, with 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' highlighted as a prime example. The industry is catering to children with creative marketing like coloring corners and collectible merchandise.

Viewers of ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ are advised to stay until the very end to catch important post-credits scenes.

The upcoming film 'Super Mario Galaxy' is projected to earn between $175 million and $180 million in its first five days, with analysts anticipating a global box office total exceeding $350 million, following the massive success of its predecessor.

Charlie Day has discussed the possibility of a Luigi's Mansion movie adaptation, further fueling speculation that the upcoming 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' could pave the way for numerous Nintendo spinoff films and series.

Nintendo has officially confirmed that Starfox hero Fox McCloud will be featured in the upcoming 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' with a new poster hinting at a potential 'Super Smash Bros.' film crossover.

Most likely, there are still some surprise characters that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is still holding back. Who could they be?

Multiple bosses from the Super Mario games are confirmed to make their big-screen debuts in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

In what is a box office no-brainer, Illumination/Nintendo/Universal’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie is headed for a $160M+ 5-day opening over the Easter stretch. And that’s being conservative.

A blink-and-you-missed-it Easter egg in a clip for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie subtly teases Princess Daisy, indicating that she is out there.

Nintendo has announced a Nintendo Direct revealing the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

Be among the first to travel with Mario on a galactic adventure and discover distant worlds in the universe – a spectacular cinema experience full of action, humor, and magic!

Trix and Lucky Charms have dropped new tie-in cereals for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The Trix cereal is blue raspberry flavored while the Lucky Charms cereal is strawberry flavored.

After initially selling out quite fast, Walmart has restocked the Hatchin' Yoshi toy. It's now available to buy from the retailer for $49.88.

A character poster for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie could point to an iconic game having a hidden inspiration on the film's story.

Both Nintendo Switch ports of 'Super Mario Galaxy' are currently available at a discount, ahead of the anticipated 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie'.

Jakks Pacific has revealed a massive lineup of toys and figures for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and we've got an exclusive first look at everything.

The animated sequel 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' is set to begin streaming on Peacock this week, following its massive worldwide box office run that surpassed $1 billion.

A list of the 22 best movies new to streaming in July includes titles like 'Project Hail Mary,' 'Devil Wears Prada 2,' 'The Drama,' and 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' alongside major theatrical releases.

A remake of the classic space-shooter 'Star Fox' has been announced for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, following Fox McCloud's recent cameo in 'Super Mario Galaxy'.

The Super Mario Galaxy movie has achieved a significant box office milestone, leading to discussions and trending interest in the film and other Jack Black franchises.

The success of 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' has earned Jack Black a significant achievement in the realm of video game adaptations, further solidifying his presence in the genre.

The directors, producers, and cast of the 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' have shared details about various obscure and easily missed Easter eggs hidden within the film for dedicated fans.

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" has become the biggest film of 2026 so far, yet it surprisingly did not match the box office performance of the first Super Mario film.

The synchronized animated film "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" (2026), inspired by the Super Mario Bros. world, will be shown as part of the KIC "Budo Tomović" film program on Sunday, May 17th.

The 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' is on track to become the first film of 2026 to reach the significant milestone of one billion dollars in earnings.

The soundtrack for the popular game 'Super Mario Galaxy' has been released on Spotify, 19 years after its initial release. Music from the 2010 sequel has also been added to the streaming platform.

The Jeonju International Film Festival is collaborating with Universal Pictures to host special pop-ups and outdoor screenings related to "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," the sequel to the 2023 "The Super Mario Bros. Movie."

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, based on Nintendo's popular video game, has topped the North American box office for the third consecutive week and is nearing $750 million globally.

Following the purported success of 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' Nintendo is said to be releasing a 'Super Mario Galaxy' bundle for the upcoming Switch 2 console, allowing fans to play the intergalactic franchise.

The 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' has maintained its position as the number one film at the box office in the UK and Ireland. Despite varying local viewership numbers, it continues to lead the cinematic charts.

The animated film "Super Mario Galaxy" has maintained its lead at the North American box office this week, becoming the most lucrative production of the year.

Universal's 'You, Me & Tuscany' earned $750K in previews, while 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' is projected to reach $300 million at the box office.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has reportedly broken an animation trend for Illumination movies that has been in place for over a decade, surprising audiences.

Two animated films, 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and 'Arco,' illustrate the widening gap in cinema, with the former representing a marketing-driven blockbuster spectacle and the latter offering thoughtful, hand-drawn visions of the future.

The 'Super Mario Galaxy' film or game has made a significant impact with its box office debut in North America.

Brian Tyler, the composer for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, revealed that he worked on many of the film's main themes while hospitalized, determined not to disappoint anyone.

A review of the Super Mario Galaxy movie highlights its charm while noting its commercial aspects, including the introduction of Princess Rosalina.

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's edgy 'The Drama' could come in behind expectations, while Ryan Gosling's sleeper hit 'Project Hail Mary' is passing the $200 million mark domestically this weekend.

The 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' earned $48 million on Friday, marking the biggest one-day haul of 2026, despite receiving poor critical reviews.

A new 'Super Mario' movie is accompanied by a range of new merchandise, including a 'Super Mario Galaxy' Monopoly game and 'Hatchin’ Yoshi' toy, leading bestselling releases.

A review of the new 'Super Mario Galaxy Film' criticizes it as an hour and a half of soulless TikTok cinema with retro charm, suggesting it plays it too safe.

A deal for "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" Blu-ray is ending tomorrow as part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, offering a chance to revisit the adventure before the "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" lands.

Chris Pratt has provided an exclusive explanation for why he altered Mario's iconic "Mamma Mia" catchphrase for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, stating his intention to vary the character's sayings.

Discussion around The Super Mario Galaxy Movie intensifies as a plot detail, reportedly revealed prematurely, suggests the film will answer a 19-year-old Nintendo mystery concerning the relationship between Princess Peach and Rosalina.

A new teaser for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie features Nintendo's adorable Pikmin, marking their latest canon appearance in the Mushroom Kingdom.

Yoshi's voice actor in The Super Mario Galaxy was recently revealed, and it's a casting trick that was also used in another Chris Pratt franchise.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie on 4K has dropped to $12.99 at Amazon for a limited time. Pick it up ahead of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on April 1.

Bowser Jr.'s role in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie includes a detail that could lead to setup for a Luigi's Mansion spinoff film.

Wario is getting a lot of attention as a possible secret villain in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, but this character makes more sense for that role.

A three-year-old theory regarding a certain Mario character may finally receive confirmation in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

A well-known Mario villain may be in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and their voice might have been revealed already in the first trailer.

A theater's description for 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' appears to have spoiled a major unannounced character for the upcoming film.

Nintendo fans believe a new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie may be teasing a cameo from none other than Star Fox leader Fox McCloud.

A new tie-in playset suggests that 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' will include a classic NES character, indicating Nintendo's continued use of deep-cut characters.

A key star from 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' transitions from family-friendly animation to live-action horror in the unsettling new trailer for the film 'Buddy'.

The highly anticipated Super Mario Galaxy movie is scheduled to debut on the streaming service Peacock by the end of July.

Discussion arises about potential characters like Fox McCloud and Donkey Kong who could team up with Mario in a hypothetical sequel to 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'.

Animirani film "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" premašio je granicu od milijardu dolara zarade u kinima, čime je postao prvi film u 2026. godini koji je ostvario taj rezultat.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved a significant global box office milestone, with its sequel film approaching the $1 billion mark worldwide.

Keegan Michael-Key, the voice of Toad in the "Super Mario Galaxy" movie, has addressed the potential for a Toad and Peach spinoff as the cinematic universe expands.

The 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' is set to become available on streaming platforms this week, following its successful theatrical run where it grossed over $964 million at the box office.

One month after its release, Nintendo has officially announced plans for the first spinoff movie based on a character from the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, expanding the film's universe.

Nintendo has released an unexpected update for Super Mario Galaxy 2, adding a new storybook chapter to the game.

The head of Nintendo expressed confusion and disappointment over the harsh negative reviews received by the 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie', noting the criticism was even more severe than anticipated.

Following the success of the 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie', Nintendo's upcoming 'Legend of Zelda' film in 2027 is projected to potentially earn $1 billion worldwide.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved significant success, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2026 to date, according to reports.

The Super Mario Galaxy movie is seen as a foundation for bringing several other video game stories to the big screen in the future, expanding the cinematic universe.

A new theory suggests that the surprise introduction of a key character in 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' could be directly related to the eventual appearance of Wario.

The box office is experiencing its best performance since the start of the pandemic, surprisingly supported by non-franchise films and original features like 'Super Mario Galaxy' and 'Project Hail Mary'.

This article ranks the likelihood of major Super Mario characters appearing in a potential sequel to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, noting those still missing.

A review highlights numerous beloved moments, Easter eggs, and character interactions from 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'.

As 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' dominates the box office, fans are revisiting lesser-known Mario games, including those inspired by Tetris, Lemmings, and even vitamins.

The 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' is expected to earn $60M-$70M in its second weekend, following a $131.7M opening, with a $14M+ Tuesday marking the biggest year-to-date.

The new Super Mario Galaxy Movie introduces a Princess Peach backstory twist based on a 19-year-old idea, while also facing criticism for its portrayal of Bowser, which reportedly prevented Jack Black from continuing one of the villain's best traits.

A roundup of today's top deals includes discounts on Nintendo eShop gift cards, the 2026 MacBook Air, MTG Strixhaven Booster Boxes, Persona 3 Reload, and Super Mario Galaxy.

The animated sequel 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' is projected to earn approximately $371 million worldwide in its first five days, proving to be a massive box office success despite receiving poor critical reviews.

Charlie Day, who voices Luigi in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie sequel, publicly suggested fellow "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star Danny DeVito for the role of Wario.

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" has made a strong debut, earning $48.3 million on its opening Friday in North American theaters. The film is projected to have an explosive opening weekend, signaling significant box office success.

The animated film based on Nintendo's Super Mario characters, released on April 1st, recorded 315,000 viewers on its opening day, marking one of the year's best starts.

A review of the new 'Super Mario Galaxy Film' criticizes it as an hour and a half of soulless TikTok cinema with retro charm, suggesting it plays it too safe. Additionally, Lush's Super Mario Galaxy-themed toiletries range has been reviewed, featuring items from Princess Peach lip jelly to a Yoshi egg.

Current deals include discounts on Super Mario Galaxy for Switch, Pokémon TCG boosters, and other PS5 games and Blu-rays, available even after Amazon's Spring Sale.

Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto has commented on the ongoing speculation regarding a potential Super Smash Bros. movie and the broader concept of a Nintendo cinematic universe, stating that a situation where all Nintendo characters would join is unlikely.

Information regarding the streaming release of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie on Peacock has been made available, following its theatrical run.

Mario's latest cinematic outing has already revealed several jaw-dropping announcements, but this latest reveal is its most exciting prospect yet.

Fox McCloud from the 'Star Fox' series is officially joining the 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' marking his first film appearance and bringing Nintendo closer to a dream crossover. This inclusion further fuels speculation about a potential 'Super Smash Bros.' film.

The star was promoting 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' The post Anya Taylor-Joy asked to compare Joni Mitchell with Princess Peach in bizarre viral clip appeared first on NME.

Before Universal’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie conquers every country in the world, it’s all about Disney Pixar’s original Hoppers which after a $59.5M global weekend ($28.5M domestic, $31M from 45…

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer finally confirmed Wart's return to the franchise, and in the process, dropped a hint about another Mario boss.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie finally reveals a first official look at an iconic 39-year-old villain making their debut in the upcoming sequel.

Ahead of its release, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie finally has a runtime, which will become one of the longest in the Nintendo franchise's history.

Bowser Jr.'s choice of weapon in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie may be a sign that a key character will make an appearance in the upcoming film.

A few details in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie suggest that a key part of Bowser Jr.'s original plan will take shape in the upcoming film.

Reports indicate that the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie will introduce an obscure character known for being a nuisance, with a game-accurate role.

New footage for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has fans convinced that the character Star Fox will make an appearance.

A criminally underused boss in the classic Mario games may be hiding in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. But will he just be an Easter egg?