"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie made another $21.2 million in the US for the April 24-26 weekend, its fourth in theaters. Michael, meanwhile, banked $97 million in the US for its opening weekend to land at No. 1."
"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was never going to hold the top spot forever, of course, and running three weekends in a row at No. 1 is very impressive."
"Like 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie did not get very good reviews from professional critics, though audiences liked it a lot more."
"Nintendo is pushing so hard on movies because there are 'only so many' people who play games."
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which earned over $830 million globally, was overtaken by the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, which grossed $97 million in its opening weekend. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie made $21.2 million in its fourth weekend. Despite mixed reviews from critics, audiences responded positively, contributing to its impressive box office performance. The film is projected to reach $1 billion globally. Nintendo is also focusing on movie adaptations, with a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie set for 2027 and over 50 video game movies in development.
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