Super Mario Bros. Movie Breaks Box Office Record in Japan, Opens Door for More Nintendo Films

 

The Super Mario Bros. Movie, based on the popular Nintendo character, has set a new record in Japan. It is the highest-earning animated movie made outside Japan. Created by American animation company Illumination, the movie has been a global hit, making $1.279 billion worldwide.

In Japan, the movie earned $71 million in just 31 days, making it the fastest foreign film to reach this milestone. Its total earnings in Japan have now reached $71.7 million. The film's success in Japan can be attributed to the Mario franchise's origins in the country. However, it has also performed well domestically, with earnings of $560.94 million.

Despite some criticism for its shallow characters and weak plot, the movie has received praise for staying true to the Mario games. It is filled with Easter eggs from Mario's long history, providing a treat for observant viewers. The Super Mario Bros. Movie is also a family-friendly adventure that lives up to its promise, featuring the iconic plumber.

The movie's triumph has opened up possibilities for other Nintendo properties to be adapted into animated films. The success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie may lead to a movie based on The Legend of Zelda, another beloved Nintendo game franchise. Given the record-breaking performance of The Super Mario Bros. Movie in Japan, it is only a matter of time before we hear news about an animated film based on another Nintendo game.