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The Super Mario Bros. Movie

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Nintendo And Illumination Are Working On A Second ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movie

Very few details were included in the announcement, but the film is dated to hit U.S. theaters on April 3, 2026.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

2023 Japanese Box Office 2023 Japanese Box Office

Animated Features Lift Japanese Box Office To New Post-Pandemic Heights

Japanese box office numbers rose from 2022 to 2023, although there is still a long way to go before the country hits its pre-pandemic figures.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

Nielsen 2023

The 7 Most-Streamed Films Last Year Were All Animated

Notably, all seven of the films also had theatrical releases, making a strong argument that a theatrical run can pay dividends for years after a film has left cinemas.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

The Boy and the Heron

Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy And The Heron’ Becomes First Foreign Film To Win Golden Globes Animation Category

It marks the first time in the category’s 18-year-history that the Golden Globes have recognized a non-American animated feature.

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

Golden Globe Nominees 2023

Golden Globes Surprise With Animated Feature Nominations For ‘Wish,’ ‘Suzume’

‘Across the Spider-Verse’ and ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ received nominations in the new Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

A Deep Dive Into The 10 Highest-Grossing Animated Features Of 2023 (So Far)

Five U.S. studio films and five films from Asia fill out this year’s list. Will the arrival of ‘Wish,’ ‘Migration,’ and ‘Trolls’ shake things up?

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Oscars Questions 2023

Seven Questions We’re Asking About The 2024 Animated Feature Oscars Race

So many contenders, so many questions.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Spider-verse: Across the Spider-Verse

‘Across The Spider-Verse’ Outgrosses ‘Into The Spider-Verse’ After Just 12 Days In Theaters

Meanwhile, Hayao Miyazaki’s 1986 classic ‘Castle in the Sky’ has grossed $17.5 million from two weeks in Chinese theaters.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ Shatters Opening Weekend Record For A Sony Animated FIlm

It’s the first $100 million-plus domestic launch for an animated Sony title.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

The Little Mermaid

‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Opens With Impressive $95.4M Domestic Debut But Struggles Abroad

Meanwhile, ‘The Super Mario Bros.’ is just days away from becoming the third-highest-grossing animated film of all time.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Mario Edit

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Passes ‘Minions’ As Illumination’s Top Grossing Film Of All-Time

Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’ and Takehiko Inoue’s ‘The First Slam Dunk’ both passed major milestones over the weekend as well.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Summer 2023

Summer 2023 Could Have A Dramatic Effect On The Future Of Theatrical Animation Distribution

‘Mario’ is making box office history, but this summer’s frontloaded release schedule could be the real litmus test for theatrical animation distribution.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Multiple Verified Twitter Accounts Leaked ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ ‘Avatar’ Over The Weekend

More than nine million people saw tweets of the new ‘Mario’ movie thanks to the platform’s new verification system.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Mario

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Crosses $1B At The Global Box Office

‘The First Slam Dunk’ finished another week in the global top ten and ‘Suzume’ nears $10 million in the U.S.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Box Office April 24

‘Mario,’ ‘Suzume,’ ‘The First Slam Dunk’ Enjoy Record-Breaking Box Office Weekends

‘Mario’ posted a historic third weekend domestically while ‘The First Slam Dunk’ dominated in China.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

'The Super Mario Bros. Movie,' 'Suzume'

‘Mario’ Continues Record-Breaking Box Office Speedrun In Its Sophomore Weekend, Now Highest-Grossing Video Game Adaptation Ever

‘Mario’ made history domestically and abroad over the weekend, as ‘Suzume’ and ‘Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman’ debuted in the U.S.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Mario Trailer

Illumination Boss Chris Meledandri Says The Artistry In His Studio’s Films Is Often Overlooked

Illumination’s box office record is one thing, but Meledandri believes that “what is extraordinary is the artistry that is in these movies.”

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Debuts With Historic Numbers At Home And Abroad; Biggest Illumination Opening Ever

Among a host of other achievements, it’s the third-biggest three-day opening ever for an animated feature in the U.S.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Despite Bob-ombing With Critics, ‘Mario’ Is Karting Towards A $140M Five-Day Domestic Opening

Audiences do not care what critics think of Illumination’s latest animated feature.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Consensus Says Illumination’s Latest Looks Good, But Is Narratively Shallow

Critics seem to agree that while the movie is fun, Mario is a pretty bland main character.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

2023 Animated Features

A Guide To 24 Animated Features Releasing In 2023

A big year is on deck for animated features. We run down 2023’s most anticipated U.S. releases.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

Mario Trailer

Mario Looks Smashing In New Trailer For ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ But Peach Steals The Show

Fans are praising the trailer’s lush visuals and Princess Peach’s shift from damsel into distress to sovereign ready to fight for her people.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The Wait Is Over. Here’s ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Teaser Trailer

Five years after it was first announced, we have our first look at Illumination’s take on Mario.

By Amid Amidi | 3 years ago

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