Pierre T.
THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE EARNS $1 BILLION
Did you know that the recent movie adaptation of Super Mario Bros has officially earned $1 billion? Despite the lukewarm reviews at the movie’s initial release, the collaboration between Universal, Illumination, and Nintendo has dominated the domestic box office and rake in a total of $490 million domestically and $532 million worldwide.
ONLY A FEW WEEKS IN THEATERS
Even more impressive, The Super Mario Bros. Movie only hit theaters a few weeks ago, and despite the ongoing pandemic, it has already managed to cross the $1 billion mark. This achievement makes the film the fifth pandemic-era movie to accomplish this and cements its place in history. The movie only recently premiered in South Korea and Japan, so there is still plenty of time to earn even more money before it ends its theatrical run.
COLLABORATION BETWEEN UNIVERSAL, ILLUMINATION, AND NINTENDO
Produced by the animation studio Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures, this recent version of the Super Mario Bros story has been adapted into a full-length animated film. The collaboration with Nintendo brings some of the most beloved gaming characters to the big screen, including characters like Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach.
POSITIVE IMPACTS FOR THE MOVIE INDUSTRY
This is a significant achievement for film adaptations of video games, which have traditionally struggled to find success due to the unique challenges that come with bringing a gaming experience to a movie theater. With the success of this movie, it provides a positive outlook for upcoming video game movie adaptations and the impact they could have in the movie industry for years to come.
Sources:
– Variety
– Nintendo website.
