Super Mario Bros. Movie Rakes in Approximately $26 Million in U.S. Box Office on Its Debut Day

According to Deadline, the animated film, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, has reportedly earned an estimated $26 million on its opening day in the United States, not including preview screenings. In the Asia Pacific market, which includes sneak preview screenings, the movie has earned approximately $7.95 million. The movie’s first three-day gross is estimated to be $86.2 million, with a first five-day gross of $127.5 million from Wednesday to Sunday in the United States. The film opened in over 60 markets worldwide on Wednesday and will open in Japan on April 28th. The movie is directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, with a script by Matthew Fogel. Chris Pratt and Charlie Day voice Mario and Luigi, respectively, while Anya Taylor-Joy plays Princess Peach, and Jack Black voices Bowser. Seth Rogen, Keegan-Michael Key, Fred Armisen, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Sebastian Maniscalco also star. The film is co-produced by Illumination founder Chris Meledandri and Super Mario Bros. creator Shigeru Miyamoto, with Universal Pictures distributing the movie worldwide.