Super Mario Galaxy Movie Box Office Smash

0:00The Super Mario Galaxy movie just crushed the box office with the biggest Hollywood opening this year. It pulled in 130.9 million dollars over the weekend in North America and 190.1 million in its first five days. Globally, it's already at 372.5 million. Thanks to strong starts overseas like 29.1 million in Mexico. Earlier this week, Universal dropped the animated sequel Worldwide, timing it perfect for spring break and Easter. This marks Illumination's 16th flick in 16 years, topping everything since Avatar, Fire, and Ash over Christmas, though a Chinese film edges. It for the global record. Audiences ignored the week 40% rotten tomato score and gave it top marks, five stars from families and an A- overall. Execs are hyped, calling it a crowd pleaser that packs theaters, with ticket buyers, mostly guys, but moms leading family crowds. Compared to the original Super Mario Bros. movies,

1:02204 million five day domestic haul last year. This one's a bit lighter, but still sets. Up for a billion dollar run. It booted Project Hail Mary from the top spot, where that sci-fi hit added 30.7 million for a 217.2 million. Total. Meanwhile, the weekend box office jumped 5% from last year, which Japan getting the film later this month and summer, looking stacked for, family blockbusters. Vancouver News today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with The Story.