In a crowded May lineup, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved a major milestone, overtaking Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom at the domestic box office. The video game adaptation sequel has now earned $967 million globally, with $419 million from North America and $548 million from international markets. This makes it the highest-grossing sci-fi film of 2026 so far, though bigger franchise installments are still on the horizon.
The film's latest $4.4 million domestic weekend pushed it past Fallen Kingdom's $417 million domestic total, a feat that highlights the enduring appeal of Nintendo's beloved plumber. While Fallen Kingdom still holds a commanding lead worldwide with $1.3 billion, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie continues to draw audiences, thanks to its colorful animation and star-studded voice cast including Chris Pratt.
Meanwhile, the box office saw a shakeup as Mortal Kombat II suffered a steep 65% drop in its second weekend, earning just $13 million and landing in fourth place. The action sequel was outperformed by the debut of Obsession, the long-awaited The Devil Wears Prada 2 starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, and the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, which reclaimed the top spot. Anne Hathaway's 'Devil Wears Prada 2' Crushes $546M Box Office Milestone further underscores the strength of legacy sequels this season.
Other films also found success in the packed May schedule. Ryan Gosling's sci-fi epic Project Hail Mary continued to draw crowds, while the cozy mystery Sheep Detectives and the 40th anniversary re-release of Top Gun added to the diverse offerings. Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Becomes 2026's Third $500M Box Office Sensation shows the biopic's strong performance, while The Super Mario Galaxy Movie remains a steady earner.
The summer box office is only heating up. This weekend sees the theatrical debut of The Mandalorian and Grogu, bringing Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin to the big screen for the first time since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker. Following that, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Tom Holland's return in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and the fifth Toy Story film are among the most anticipated releases. Tom Holland's Spider-Man Debut in 'Captain America: Civil War' Surges on Disney+ Ahead of 'Brand New Day' hints at the excitement building for the web-slinger's next adventure.
For sci-fi fans, the streaming landscape is also buzzing. Gen V's Streaming Surge Proves Prime Video's Sci-Fi Cancellation Was a Mistake and The X-Files Digital Streaming Surge Ahead of May 2026 Hulu Reboot show that audiences are hungry for more genre content. As The Super Mario Galaxy Movie continues its run, it's clear that video game adaptations have found a winning formula at the box office.
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