After a hugely successful theatrical run that made it the biggest film of 2026 so far, *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* is preparing for its streaming debut. Universal has confirmed that the animated blockbuster will arrive on Peacock on **July 30**, giving audiences another chance to experience Nintendo’s latest big-screen adventure from home.
Since its theatrical release, the film has enjoyed extraordinary commercial success, surpassing **$1 billion at the global box office** and cementing the enduring popularity of Nintendo’s iconic characters. It is currently the highest-grossing film of 2026 and the year’s highest-grossing animated feature.
The sequel reunites directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, with Pierre Leduc joining the directing team. Horvath and Jelenic previously helmed *The Super Mario Bros. Movie* (2023), which became one of the most successful animated films of all time and established the franchise as one of Universal and Illumination’s most valuable properties.
The returning voice cast includes Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Jack Black as Bowser, and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad. The sequel also expands the Mushroom Kingdom with several notable additions, including Donald Glover as Yoshi, Brie Larson as Rosalina, Glen Powell as Fox McCloud, and Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr.
Inspired by Nintendo’s acclaimed *Super Mario Galaxy* video games, the film takes Mario and his friends beyond the Mushroom Kingdom into spectacular cosmic worlds. The space-themed setting allowed the filmmakers to introduce larger-scale action sequences while exploring a fresh side of the Mario universe never before seen on the big screen.
Speaking about the creative direction behind the sequel, Nintendo creator Shigeru Miyamoto said the *Super Mario Galaxy* setting naturally became the foundation for the story because it opened up new storytelling possibilities while showcasing another dimension of Mario’s world. Illumination founder Chris Meledandri added that the expansive intergalactic environments were designed to deliver a cinematic experience worthy of the franchise’s next chapter.
Although Universal and Nintendo have not officially announced a third installment, the film’s post-credits scene introduces Daisy, one of the franchise’s most popular characters. Her appearance has fueled speculation that another sequel may already be in development, though no official confirmation has been made.
## Box Office Performance
*The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* premiered at Kyoto’s Minami-za Theatre on **March 28, 2026**, before opening in U.S. theaters on **April 1** through Universal Pictures. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film proved to be a massive commercial success.
Produced on a reported budget of **$110 million**, the film has grossed **$430 million** in the United States and Canada and **$578 million** internationally, bringing its worldwide total to **$1.008 billion**.
The film currently holds several notable box office milestones:
* Highest-grossing film of 2026.
* Highest-grossing animated film of 2026.
* Biggest global opening weekend of 2026.
* Only animated franchise with two films opening to more than **$350 million worldwide**.
* Fifth-biggest global opening for an animated film.
* Second-biggest opening for an Illumination film.
* Second-biggest opening for a video game adaptation.
* Fourth-biggest Easter three-day opening of all time.
In North America, the film earned **$34 million** on its opening day, surpassing the first film’s **$31.7 million** debut. It reached **$122.1 million worldwide** after its first two days before finishing its opening weekend with **$131.7 million** domestically, ranking as the **fourth-largest Easter three-day opening** in box office history.
