Super Mario Bros. Movie Smashes Box Office Records becoming 6th Highest-Grossing Video Game Movie After Just 5 Days

The Super Mario Bros. Movie from Illumination, the studio behind Minions, and Nintendo has soared to new heights at the box office in an impressive display of the hype video game franchises can bring to the big screen. In just five days, the film has earned $377 million worldwide, cementing its place in video game movie history.

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This mushroom-powered performance propelled the film to the sixth highest-grossing video game film of all time in just five days. In terms of numbers, the film performed particularly well in the United States, where it grossed $204.6 million, compared to $173 million internationally. This promising start has undoubtedly put smiles on the faces of both the film's creators and the studio backing it.

current records

Warcraft currently holds the record for the highest-grossing video game film, grossing $439 million worldwide. However, it's worth noting that Warcraft only earned $47 million from US audiences, with international markets accounting for 89.2% of its total box office earnings ($391 million).

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie has already surpassed Sonic the Hedgehog 2 ($190.5 million) as the highest-grossing video game film of all time in the United States. As the film continues to race through theaters, it appears that audiences can't get enough of everyone's favorite Italian plumber and his mushroom kingdom pals.

box office history

The Super Mario Bros. Movie has firmly established that video game adaptations can indeed score big at the box office with its record-breaking performance. As gamers and moviegoers flock to see Mario and Luigi in action, it's evident that this classic duo still has the ability to captivate viewers and cement their place in box office history.