The Super Mario Bros have been making headlines recently, specifically concerning their latest venture onto the big screen. According to Variety (https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/super-mario-bros-movie-box-office-1235254516/), Nintendo and Illumination’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is on its way to making history by becoming the highest-grossing video game movie of all time. The movie has already grossed $871 million worldwide and is expected to hit $1 billion soon.
Despite some initial skepticism about the movie’s storyline, The Ticker (https://theticker.org/the-super-mario-bros-movie-a-unique-take-on-classic-video-game-storyline-dominates-box-office) claimed that the film had a “unique take” on the classic video game storyline that earned it praise from critics and audiences alike. The Nerdy (https://thenerdy.com/super-mario-bros-box-office-weekend/) reports that the movie has spent three consecutive weekends at the top of the box office charts, with no signs of slowing down.
Nintendo Wire (https://nintendowire.com/news/2023/04/24/super-mario-bros-movie-approaches-1-billion-landmark-at-global-box-office/) reports that “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” shows no signs of slowing down, and continues to rake in money as it crosses every new milestone. Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2023/04/24/weekend-box-office-super-mario-bros-movie-earns-no-1-spot-for-third-weekend-in-a-row/) notes that “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” has now earned the number one spot at the domestic and international box offices for three weekends in a row.
The movie’s continued success can be attributed to the fun and adventure encapsulated within the movie. GoNintendo’s review (https://gonintendo.com/stories/293409-review-the-super-mario-bros-movie-redefines-retro) claims that the movie is a “fun (albeit safe), romp through the Mushroom Kingdom” that fans of the franchise are sure to enjoy. Collider (https://collider.com/super-mario-bros-movie-global-box-office-continues-to-break-records/) reports that “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is continuing to break box office records around the globe.
As fans eagerly wait for the next installment in The Super Mario Bros franchise, the success of the new movie has proven that there is still plenty of love for the classic video game characters on the big screen. Box Office Pro (https://pro.boxoffice.com/weekend-box-office-super-mario-bros-movie-crosses-400m-domestically-earns-7-third-weekend-all-time/) reports that the movie has already become one of the best third weekend performers in animation history. With a worldwide gross that is quickly approaching the $1 billion mark, Vulture (https://www.vulture.com/2023/04/super-mario-bros-box-office-nears-1-billion-globally.html) projects that “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is on its way to making box office history.
