THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE Had The Highest Global Opening EVER For An Animated Feature

THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE Had The Highest Global Opening EVER For An Animated Feature

Despite mixed-negative reviews, Universal and Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie has jumped straight to the top of the box office since debuting in theaters last Wednesday...

By MarkCassidy - Apr 11, 2023 07:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Animated Features
Source: Via GameFragger.com

Universal and Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie may not have had the warmest reception from critics (it currently sits at 56% on Rotten Tomatoes), but the negative reviews clearly haven't dissuaded audiences from turning out in droves since the animated family adventure jumped into theaters last Wednesday.

Not only did the colorful video game adaptation win the weekend box office with an estimated $368 million, but it has officially scored the biggest worldwide opening ever for an animated film.

Domestically, the movie amassed an estimated $137 million over the three-day weekend, and $195 million over the five days since its release. Mario's weekend total reached $173 million overseas, which means it has passed Frozen 2's $358 million to officially give it the highest worldwide opening ever for an animated feature.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie also had the biggest global opening of 2023 after breaking the $225.3 million record held by Marvel Studios' Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

A sequel hasn't been officially announced, but looking at these figures, we'd say it's only a matter of time.

Have you been to see The Super Mario Bros. Movie yet? If so, what did you think? Drop us a comment down below.

"Based on the world of Nintendo’s Mario games, the film invites audiences into a vibrant, thrilling new universe unlike any created before in an action-packed, exuberant cinematic comedy event. While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario (Chris Pratt; Jurassic World and The LEGO Movie franchises) and brother Luigi (Charlie Day; It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world.

But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi. With the assistance of a Mushroom Kingdom resident Toad (Keegan-Michael Key; The Lion King) and some training from the strong-willed ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy;The Queen’s Gambit), Mario taps into his own power."

The Super Mario Bros. Movie features an extraordinary comedic cast, including Jack Black (Jumanji films) as Bowser, Seth Rogen (Neighbors franchise) as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen (Portlandia, Saturday Night Live) as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson (American Dad!, Family Guy) as Kamek and Sebastian Maniscalco (Green Book) as Spike, plus a special voice appearance by Charles Martinet, who has voiced the characters of Mario and Luigi in the Super Mario games for more than 30 years.

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Conquistador
Conquistador - 4/11/2023, 7:38 AM
That's good, but whats the word on D&D's second weekend? is it confirmed as a flop now? Shazam 2's feeling lonely.
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 4/11/2023, 8:49 AM
@UniqNo - D&D is already at around $125 million worldwide, which is about the same Shazam 2 has taken in; the only difference is Shazam has been out for over a MONTH, while D&D is just entering it's second week.

While it looks like neither film will turn a profit, D&D will outgross Shazam and at least have a better chance at maybe breaking even.
LeonNova
LeonNova - 4/11/2023, 7:38 AM
I can’t say I’m surprised, but still…damn lol
tmp3
tmp3 - 4/11/2023, 7:42 AM
sad to see d&d crash & burn but really happy to see a mid-budget drama like air find success. seeing it tn, pretty excited
KWilly
KWilly - 4/11/2023, 7:42 AM


Had so much fun with it. Only problem I had with it was Luigi felt like a cameo in his own movie.

But that's something the sequel (possible cinematic universe) can easily fix.
Conquistador
Conquistador - 4/11/2023, 7:49 AM
@KWilly - I've not seen it, but i am keen to understand...
It's called the Super Mario BROS, so does that mean Mario's name is Mario Mario? i've never understood that title, as opposed to Mario & Luigi.
SATW42
SATW42 - 4/11/2023, 8:44 AM
@UniqNo - It's relatively recent, but Miyamoto has confirmed that his name is indeed Mario Mario.
SummersEssex
SummersEssex - 4/11/2023, 11:09 AM
@SATW42 - we’ve known that since the live action movie.
SATW42
SATW42 - 4/11/2023, 12:04 PM
@SummersEssex - That abomination isn't canon.

All joking aside, for years Iwata and Miyamoto maintained that they had no last name, even though he was referred to as Mario Mario in some games and stuff. After Iwata died, Miyamoto changed what he had said for years and said it was Mario Mario.

That's when most people accepted it as official.
mountainman
mountainman - 4/11/2023, 7:46 AM
Weird how delivering the product your audiences want and not changing any of the characters from the source material sure seems to be a hit. I wonder if Disney will pay attention.
TyrantBossMedia
TyrantBossMedia - 4/11/2023, 7:55 AM
@mountainman - Disney will never learn. They have a deep seated agenda and will burn down their company before abandoning it.
mountainman
mountainman - 4/11/2023, 7:58 AM
@TyrantBossMedia - I doubt they will pivot significantly right now, but if things continue in the direction they have been, they will be forced to at some point. Despite the stupid activists that are dead set on running it into the ground, there are a lot of people with financial interests there.
TyrantBossMedia
TyrantBossMedia - 4/11/2023, 8:03 AM
@mountainman - They’ve ignored them thus far
SATW42
SATW42 - 4/11/2023, 8:47 AM
@mountainman - are we going to pretend like the lead up to this movie wasn't almost exclusively fans complaining about Chris Pratt's voice?
SATW42
SATW42 - 4/11/2023, 8:54 AM
@mountainman - or, as stated below, are we going to pretend that there wasn't a bunch of people complaining that Peach had a role in the movie that wasn't damsel in distress? Too much girl boss? Just seems like the narrative is shifting because it was successful.
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 4/11/2023, 9:45 AM
@mountainman - Disney will probably do a partial pivot and go back to subliminal messaging instead of hitting us all over the head with it.
mountainman
mountainman - 4/11/2023, 10:32 AM
@SATW42 - People complain about a lot of things. I would say that the 96% audience score and the box office take has proven that this is something made for fans.
SATW42
SATW42 - 4/11/2023, 11:58 AM
@mountainman - I absolutely agree, I'm just saying "the fans" or at least the internet contigent of them, were crying before the numbers came out. "Peach is woke" "Chris pratt isn't even doing a voice"

My point was just, there were plenty of people who thought they werent being faithful to the source.
mountainman
mountainman - 4/11/2023, 12:12 PM
@SATW42 - I guess I just didn’t see what you did about Peach. Certainly heard the complaints about Pratt though.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 4/11/2023, 7:48 AM
Terrible reviews. Excellent Box Office.

Never change, world.
Conquistador
Conquistador - 4/11/2023, 7:56 AM
@ObserverIO - It was also well timed. Easter break, full Wednesday, Thursday and Friday box office intake as kids and families are off. plus reviews haven't been terrible, i'd say they've been more mixed than anything.
tmp3
tmp3 - 4/11/2023, 8:02 AM
@ObserverIO - i don’t think little kids read reviews
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