Super Mario Galaxy Movie earns $419.72M in U.S., sales dip
Super Mario Galaxy Movie has earned $419.72 million in the U.S.; Tuesday ticket sales fell 24% from the previous Tuesday after its April 1 debut.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has grossed $419.72 million in the United States. Ticket sales on Tuesday were down 24% compared with the previous Tuesday following the film’s April 1 theatrical debut.
The animated feature is a collaboration between Nintendo and Illumination and opened in U.S. theaters on April 1. Studio and distributor reporting provided the U.S. box-office total.
Nintendo released new posters highlighting Yoshi and updated images of Mario and Luigi. A trailer shown during a Nintendo Direct presentation included elements drawn from Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Wonder.
Industry attention is turning to the film’s performance on digital storefronts. Rentals, downloads and licensing agreements will add revenue when the title becomes available for home viewing.
Analysts and studio executives track both theatrical grosses and early digital sales to measure a film’s total revenue. Upcoming box office weeks and the timing of the home release will affect the movie’s final commercial tally.
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