The original Super Mario Bros. game. The movie was a hit, everyone was surprised and it was loved worldwide. It made over $1.3 billion globally, the second highest grossing movie of 2023 and the highest grossing video game movie of all time. Now there’s an official sequel and everything points to The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 not just copying the first film; it’s going to be even better than it!
The reason for the sequel’s potential comes from the first film’s box office success and its strong performance on streaming services. Recent data from Nielsen shows that even two years after it was released The Super Mario Bros. The movie is still getting a lot of views. It surprisingly ranked 17th in the top 20 streaming movies for the first half of 2025, that’s how popular it still is and how much people are still enjoying it even after it’s been out of theaters. This ongoing success online means there’s a strong demand that will lead to more hype for the next movie chapter.
A Winning Formula: Animated Sequels Do Better
One of the reasons people are expecting The Super Mario Bros. to do well is… . . Movie 2 follows a common pattern in animation: sequels make more money than the first movie. This has happened many times with franchises like Despicable Me and more recently with Moana 2. Animated movies usually get a loyal audience when they first come out. Later movies in the series do well because of this loyal fan base, attracting more viewers who want to see their favorite characters and settings again.
The classic Super Mario Bros. The movie got a huge and diverse audience, gamers who remember the past, families and regular movie fans. With its exciting story, colorful animation and famous voice actors it built a strong foundation. The sequel is ready to capitalize on the love for these characters. It’s coming out at a time when fans are craving more of Mario, Luigi, Peach and Bowser.
The Countdown Starts: Hype is Building for 2026
Out April 3, 2026 The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 is loaded with hype. The first film did well in theaters and streaming. Since animated sequels do well too, that’s a good case for it to do even better at the box office. Mario’s next movie is going to make fans happy and change the game for video game movies. Get ready to get pumped!
