Backlash against Chris Pratt didn't hurt The Super Mario Bros. movie but another upcoming Pratt movie will be what finally dethrones Super Mario's run
Early concerns that backlash against star Chris Pratt might hurt The Super Mario Bros. Movie were proven unfounded, as the film smashed multiple records, but Pratt might actually dethrone himself. The movie, which stars Pratt as the globally-recognizable plumber, took just one week to become the highest-grossing video game movie of all-time, and beat out Disney's Frozen II for the biggest opening weekend ever for an animated film.
Given the utter domination that came with its release, it seems likely that it will remain atop the box office for the next few weeks. In fact, only one upcoming release will dethrone the cinematic juggernaut--and it also stars Chris Pratt. The final film in James Gunn's Marvel trilogy Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be released on May 5th, 2023, and Pratt will once again star as the charismatic leader of the Guardians, Peter Quill.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Chris Pratt's Own GOTG 3 Will Kill Super Mario's Box Office Domination The hype and anticipation around the star-studded The Super Mario Bros. Movie led most studios to avoid April 2023 for significant family-friendly film releases. Because of that it should continue to dominate the box office as the only noteworthy target for those wishing to bring kids to the theaters.
Why Chris Pratt Is Crushing The 2023 Box Office The controversy surrounding Pratt has led to a general dislike of the actor online, and has even resulted in a widespread call for Marvel to recast the role of Star Lord. His affiliation with the high-profile Hillsong Church--an organization with a history of anti-LGBTQ+ messaging--drew the ire of social media, and led to higher scrutiny for just about everything that the star does and says in the public eye.
Pratt also has the benefit of his own screen presence. Dating back to his time as lovable goofball Andy Dwyer on Parks and Recreation, Pratt typically plays the charismatic good guy, and has done it in several high-profile franchises. His talent for heartfelt and comedic acting is what makes him so bankable as a movie star, and it's being proven right now as he dominates the box office in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
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