The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie answers the impossible sequel challenge from 2023's $1.36 billion predecessor by thinking bigger in every dimension, sending Mario and friends on a galaxy-hopping adventure to recover stolen Power Stars from the Cosmic Ruler Bealica. Director Chris Pratt returns with noticeably more comedic confidence, and a subplot about Mario confronting his fear of failure gives the film an emotional core the original lacked, earning a CinemaScore of A- compared to the original's A. IMAX-optimized framing transcends standard animated features, making the cosmos feel vast and dangerous. The film's $130.9 million domestic opening was the biggest of 2026, crossing $1 billion worldwide in record time, with a 90% Rotten Tomatoes audience score—cementing its place as a summer juggernaut.