Fans come to the rescue of ‘Super Mario Galaxy’: Nintendo’s movie is a hit despite mixed reviews

The release of ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ had left audiences skeptical after professional critics tore it to shreds. However, the film hit theaters worldwide yesterday and made a spectacular debut. It is estimated that in its first 24 hours, it will gross between $35 million and $38 million, which would surpass the $31 million earned by the original film in 2023.

Despite this strong start, Universal’s estimates are more conservative, projecting that the film will gross $128.2 million in its first three days and reach $186 million in just five days—a figure lower than that of the first film, which grossed $204.6 million in its first five days. And when it comes to reviews, audiences are tipping the scales and contradicting the critics; currently, the film has an average score of 92 out of 100 on Rotten Tomatoes, while the press score is just 42 out of 100.

A divisive movie?

Much of the gaming press believes that ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ turned out to be a disappointment due to issues stemming from its fast-paced nature. For our part, here at MeriStation USA, we believe it’s a movie that knows its place and doesn’t try to be anything more than an entertaining experience.

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is not trying to win awards or redefine animated storytelling. Instead, it embraces constant movement, recognizable imagery, and shared nostalgia.” If you’d like to learn more about our thoughts on the film, we encourage you to read our review by clicking this link.

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