The Super Mario Bros. Movie has surpassed all expectations, amassing a staggering $377 million (approximately Rs. 3,088 crore) at the global box office. This groundbreaking achievement establishes a new record for the highest opening of an animated film, surpassing the previous record set by Disney’s Frozen 2. Similar to Mario, Frozen 2 benefited from being based on an existing intellectual property. Despite mixed reviews, the film’s appeal to both general audiences and devoted franchise fans, combined with positive word-of-mouth, has propelled it to success. Around $173 million (about Rs. 1,416 crore) of the film’s earnings came from 70 international markets, some of which had a delayed release on April 7. The film debuted slightly earlier in the US and Canada on April 5, generating $204.6 million (about Rs. 1,674 crore) in revenue.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, has also achieved the highest-ever opening for a video game film, surpassing the $210 million (about Rs. 1,719 crore) earned by Warcraft in 2016. The film has received widespread acclaim from audiences, holding a remarkable 96 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and an A rating on CinemaScore. Packed with nostalgic Easter eggs from the beloved Mario games, the film successfully caters to the fans.
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The storyline of the film serves as an origin story for Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day), depicting them as Italian immigrant plumbers who suddenly find themselves transported into the enchanting Mushroom Kingdom. They are thrust into a battle against the villainous Bowser (Jack Black). Mario teams up with Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), Toad (Keegan-Michael Key), Donkey Kong (Seth Rogen), and the entire Mushroom army. Together, they embark on an exhilarating adventure across the stars and race along the Rainbow Road.
In Hollywood, such remarkable success often leads to the production of a sequel. For instance, Lionsgate promptly greenlit the production of John Wick 5 following the phenomenal opening of John Wick: Chapter 4. In an interview, Jack Black, who portrays Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, shared his thoughts on the potential for a sequel. He indicated that Bowser’s return is not guaranteed, using his experience with the Kung Fu Panda movies as an example where each film introduced a new villain. However, Black jokingly suggested that Wario could become the next powerful adversary for Mario and expressed a desire for Pedro Pascal to portray the character.
Pedro Pascal, currently acclaimed for his role as Din Djarin in The Mandalorian season 3, previously appeared in a video game adaptation as Joel Miller in The Last of Us. The HBO series, highly praised by both fans and critics, is preparing for its second season. Interestingly, Pascal also portrayed Mario in a parody skit for Saturday Night Live. The Super Mario Bros. Movie is currently screening in theaters worldwide.
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Basant Kasayap is an entertainment aficionado who delves into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry. From Hollywood to Bollywood to regional cinema, she offers readers an insider’s perspective on the world of movies, music, and pop culture.
