Super Mario Bros Movie Smashes Box Office Records!
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, starring Chris Pratt and Charlie Day as Mario and Luigi, has exploded at the global box office. The animated smash raked in a whopping $172.8 million internationally, smashing the record for the biggest worldwide opening ever for an animated film.
Critics Mixed, Fans Adore It
Despite lukewarm critic reviews—scoring a modest 56% on Rotten Tomatoes—the movie has won over fans big time, boasting an impressive 96% audience score. The plot follows Mario’s quest to rescue his kidnapped brother Luigi, teaming up with Princess Peach and her resistance to battle Bowser and save Mushroom Kingdom.
Box Office Shake-Up
The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s massive haul pushed last week’s box office champ, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, down to third place. Meanwhile, faith-based hit John 1: Chapter 4 remains strong, pulling in $14.6 million this week and racking up a domestic total of $147 million over three weeks.
Other Big Movers
- John Wick 4 continues to thrill fans, followed closely by Air, which debuted at No. 4 with a solid $20.2 million over five days. The Ben Affleck-directed film stars an all-star cast including Matt Damon, Viola Davis, and Marlon Wayans, chronicling the creation of the Air Jordan brand.
- Scream VI edged into fifth place, chilling audiences with $3.3 million in its fifth week and reaching a domestic total of $103.8 million.
- Owen Wilson’s indie flick Paint opened quietly at No. 9 with $750,000 across just 819 theatres, telling the tale of a Vermont public TV icon facing fresh creative rivalry.
It’s a blockbuster weekend with Mario leading the pack and Hollywood buzzing with fierce competition!
