Super Mario Movies Hit $2B, Topping Animated Series

0:00It's April 23rd. This is Entertainment in Celebrity News, AI-powered stories from the world of fame. I'm Cory with the story. Illumination's Super Mario movies just hit a huge milestone, crossing $2 billion worldwide with only two films. The Super Mario Bros. movie pulled in $1.36 billion, and the new Super Mario Galaxy movie added $755 million so far. Splitting even between $361 million domestic and $393 million overseas, Galaxy's been dominating box offices for three straight weeks since its April 1st US release. That puts the franchise at 12 on the all-time highest-grossing animated series list, sandwiched between Madagascar at 2.266. Billion and Finding Nemo at $1.97 billion. Domestically, they've wrecked up $9.36 million, landing in the top 40 franchises ever, and second place among those with just two. Movies, behind-inside-outs $1 billion, but ahead of Frozen's $878 million. Fans and analysts are buzzing because this is wow for such a young series, especially with Galaxy's still packing theaters, despite slightly softer.

1:12Reviews that even surprised Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto. It's outpacing other 20.26 hits by Project Hail Mary and Hoppers. Proving Mario's pull remains massive for families. Looking ahead, expect a big jump when it drops in Japan on April 24th for Golden Week in South Korea on April 29th. Just like the first one did with over $100 million from Japan alone. Fewer family ravels help too, though Mandalorian and Grogu hits May 22nd and Toy Story 5 follows June 19th. These numbers should climb higher through June, potentially cracking the top 10 animated franchises and opening doors for more Nintendo flicks, like a Daisy Adventure or Spotlight on breakout star Fox McLeod. Mario Cinematic Run is just heating up.