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“Super Mario Galaxy Movie” Dominates North American Box Office with $130.9 Million Debut
April 5 – The animated adventure Super Mario Galaxy Movie, featuring the voices of Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, and Jack Black, soared to the top spot at the North American box office this weekend, grossing an impressive $130.9 million, according to BoxOfficeMojo.
Trailing behind was Project Hail Mary, which landed in second place with $30.7 million in ticket sales. The film The Drama took third place, earning $14.4 million, while Hoppers and Reminders of Him rounded out the top five with $5.8 million and $2.2 million, respectively.
Additional entries in the top 10 included A Great Awakening at $2.1 million, They Will Kill You with $1.93 million, Durandhar The Revenge and Ready or Not 2: Here I Come both earning $1.82 million, and Undertone closing out the list with $1.1 million.
The strong opening for Super Mario Galaxy Movie underscores the continued popularity of video game adaptations in cinema, driven by a star-studded cast and nostalgic appeal.