The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary continued to dominate the box office over the weekend. Both films held firm at the top as new releases struggled to break through.
‘The Mummy’ Opens Solidly Worldwide
The Mummy debuted in third place domestically with an estimated $13.5 million. The Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster collaboration performed better overseas. It earned $17.5 million internationally for a $34 million global debut. The film was produced on a reported $22 million net budget.
Mario Surges Past $350 Million Domestic
From Universal Pictures and Illumination, Super Mario stayed at No. 1 in North America during its third weekend. It brought in a stronger-than-expected $35 million, pushing its domestic total past $350 million.
Internationally, the film added $83.2 million. That brings its overseas total to $392.2 million and its global haul to $747.5 million. In Israel, it marked the first Hollywood release to open following the recent ceasefire and performed solidly, according to studio insiders.
Franchise Milestone and Illumination’s Growing Power
The Mario franchise has now surpassed $2 billion globally. That milestone places it at No. 10 among the highest-grossing animated franchises of all time. It also stands as the top Hollywood animated release of the year so far.
Illumination, led by Chris Meledandri, now counts three major global animation brands. Alongside Mario, the studio’s portfolio includes Ice Age and Despicable Me.
Summer Box Office Shake-Up Ahead
The box office landscape is set for a major shift. Michael from Lionsgate opens next weekend. It will be followed a week later by The Devil Wears Prada 2, which signals the official start of the summer movie season.
‘Hail Mary’ Defies Expectations
Project Hail Mary continues its strong run for Amazon MGM Studios. In its fifth weekend, the film dropped just 15 percent. It earned an estimated $20.4 million domestically, bringing its total to $285 million.
Globally, the film has reached $573.1 million. The sleeper hit returned to IMAX and other premium large format screens this weekend. The move followed an appearance at CinemaCon by star and producer Ryan Gosling and directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. During the event, they thanked theater owners and confirmed the film’s extended exclusive theatrical run.
The top 12 movies of the weekend, as of Sunday, April 19, are as follows.
| # | Title | Distributor Name | Weekend Total | # of Locs | Loc Avg | Cume Total | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The | Universal | $35,000,000 | 4,170 | $8,393 | $355,247,000 | -49% |
| 2 | Project Hail Mary | Amazon MGM Studios | $20,456,000 | 3,820 | $5,355 | $285,093,000 | -15% |
| 3 | Lee Cronin’s The Mummy | Warner Bros. | $13,515,000 | 3,304 | $4,090 | $13,515,000 | |
| 4 | Drama, The | A24 | $4,842,020 | 2,629 | $1,842 | $39,656,438 | -44% |
| 5 | You, Me & Tuscany | Universal | $3,800,000 | 3,157 | $1,204 | $14,371,000 | -51% |
| 6 | Hoppers | Disney | $2,900,000 | 2,475 | $1,172 | $161,164,918 | -30% |
| 7 | Normal | Magnolia Pictures | $2,650,000 | 2,060 | $1,286 | $2,650,000 | |
| 8 | Busboys | Independent Films | $1,613,976 | 800 | $2,017 | $1,613,976 | |
| 9 | Bhooth Bangla | FunAsia Films | $977,582 | 500 | $1,955 | $1,046,057 | |
| 10 | Great Awakening, A | Roadside Attractions | $823,667 | 939 | $877 | $6,606,611 | -36% |
| 11 | Exit 8 | Neon Rated | $669,375 | 510 | $1,313 | $2,823,315 | -53% |
| 12 | Christophers, The | Neon Rated | $596,000 | 364 | $1,637 | $702,390 | 639% |
