The Super Mario Galaxy Movie made a strong start at the box office, earning $372.5 million worldwide and having the biggest Hollywood opening of 2026. The animated sequel attracted large audiences around the world, with $130.9 million in its opening weekend in North America and a total of $182.4 million from international markets.

Universal Pictures released the film during the spring holiday, which helped increase family attendance. It was shown in over 4,200 cinemas in the United States and Canada, including special large format and IMAX screens, which added to its earnings.

Many critics gave mixed or low review scores, but audience feedback was much better. Surveys showed strong ratings from family viewers. Experts say this success shows the popularity of family films and video game stories in cinemas today.