Box Office: 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Scores $69 Million in Second Weekend, 'You, Me and Tuscany' Opens to $8 Million

Universal's animated sequel remains No. 1 as new romantic comedy appeals to young women

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:38pm

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Universal's animated sequel 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' remained the top film at the domestic box office, collecting $69 million in its second weekend, a 48% decline from its debut. The video game adaptation has grossed $308 million domestically and $629 million globally so far. The weekend's major new release, the Universal romantic comedy 'You, Me and Tuscany,' opened in fourth place with $8 million.

Why it matters

The strong hold of 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and the solid opening of 'You, Me and Tuscany' are positive signs for the box office as theater owners head to CinemaCon, the industry's annual trade show, where studios will pitch their upcoming slates. After a challenging post-pandemic period, the box office momentum is a welcome change.

The details

Universal's animated sequel 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' remained No. 1 at the domestic box office, collecting $69 million from 4,284 North American theaters in its second weekend of release. The video game adaptation has grossed $308 million domestically and $629 million globally so far. 'You, Me and Tuscany,' the new Universal romantic comedy, opened in fourth place with $8 million from 3,151 theaters. The $18 million-budgeted film earned an 'A-' grade on CinemaScore and appealed to a young female audience, with 80% of opening weekend crowds being female and 53% between 18 and 34 years old.

  • The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' has been in theaters for 12 days.
  • You, Me and Tuscany' opened in theaters this weekend.

The players

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

An animated sequel to the video game adaptation that has become the highest grossing movie of the year so far.

You, Me and Tuscany

A new Universal romantic comedy that opened this weekend, appealing to young female audiences.

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What’s next

Theater owners are heading to Las Vegas on Monday for CinemaCon, the industry's annual trade show where studios will pitch their upcoming slates. The box office momentum is a welcome change from the post-pandemic years.

The takeaway

The strong hold of 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and the solid opening of the new romantic comedy 'You, Me and Tuscany' are positive signs for the box office as the industry gathers for CinemaCon. After a challenging period, the return of audiences to theaters is a welcome development.