With an estimated $173 million in international earnings and a global total of $377 million, “Mario” broke records for video game adaptations (passing “Warcraft’s” $210 million) and animated films (“Frozen 2’s” $358 million).
US actor Chris Pratt attends Universal's"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" special screening at the Regal LA Live in Los Angeles, April 1, 2023. " this weekend. The animated offering from Universal and Illumination powered up with $204.6 million in its first five days in 4,343 North American theaters, including $146.4 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates on Sunday.
The PG-rated "Mario" is an origin story of Brooklyn plumbers Mario, voiced by Chris Pratt, and Luigi , who fall into a pipe and come out in another world full of Nintendo’s most famous characters, from Bowser to Princess Peach . Critics were largely mixed. "Mario" currently has a 56% on Rotten Tomatoes. But audiences were more favorable, giving it an A CinemaScore.
Also, Dergarabedian noted, there is a long runway before "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" opens on May 5."Mario" wasn’t the only movie based on a brand that opened in theaters this week. Ben Affleck’s "Air," about the origins of Nike’s Air Jordan and how the corporation signed Michael Jordan, also debuted in 3,507 theaters Wednesday. The film, which marks Amazon Studios first global theatrical release, has grossed an estimated $20.
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