Super Mario Galaxy Movie Tops $1 Billion as Critics Pick 2026's Best Films
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Updated · ABC News · Jul 1
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Tops $1 Billion as Critics Pick 2026's Best Films
3 articles · Updated · ABC News · Jul 1
Summary
$1 billion in global ticket sales made The Super Mario Galaxy Movie the only 2026 release so far to cross that mark, while Michael trailed close behind.
Project Hail Mary rounded out the top five in both global and Australian box offices with $683 million, showing original films still breaking through amid sequel- and franchise-heavy rankings.
Horror remained a standout commercial force: Backrooms and Obsession each cleared $300 million worldwide, with Obsession earning $370 million from a $750,000 budget.
Critics' midyear picks highlighted a broader range than the box office leaders, praising titles including The Sheep Detectives, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Backrooms, Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, Obsession and Pillion.