Super Mario Galaxy Movie Crosses $300m Mark, Leads Box Office Again

50 articles · Updated · Deadline · Apr 11

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has surpassed $300 million at the domestic box office in under two weeks, maintaining its No. 1 position.
Despite a steeper second-weekend drop than its predecessor, the animated sequel is projected to reach $308–$310 million domestically and $500 million worldwide.
Although trailing the original Super Mario Bros. Movie, the sequel remains a major commercial success and is likely to join the billion-dollar box office club.

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