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Super Mario Galaxy Movie Stays Strong, The Mummy Disappoints at Box Office
The latest box office numbers show continued success for the Super Mario sequel, while a new Mummy film struggles to find an audience.
Apr. 20, 2026 at 12:49am
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Shattered glass and glittering shards capture the box office disappointment of the new Mummy film.Las Vegas TodayThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie maintained its box office dominance, earning $35 million in its third weekend and crossing $700 million globally. Meanwhile, the new Mummy film from director Lee Cronin opened to a disappointing $13.5 million domestically and $34 million worldwide, despite Warner Bros.' efforts to promote it at CinemaCon. On the other hand, the sci-fi film Project Hail Mary continued its strong run, dropping only 15% and crossing $573 million worldwide a month after its release.
Why it matters
The box office performance of these films reflects the ongoing shifts in audience preferences and the challenges facing studios as they navigate the post-pandemic landscape. The success of the Super Mario and Project Hail Mary movies suggests a renewed interest in big-screen experiences, while the struggles of The Mummy highlight the difficulty of launching new franchises in the current market.
The details
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie remained the top film of the weekend, earning $35 million in its third week and bringing its global total to over $700 million. Project Hail Mary, the sci-fi film starring Ryan Gosling, dropped just 15% from the previous week and has now grossed over $573 million worldwide. In contrast, the new Mummy film from director Lee Cronin opened to a disappointing $13.5 million domestically and $34 million globally, despite Warner Bros.' efforts to promote it at the recent CinemaCon event.
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is in its third weekend of release.
- Project Hail Mary has been in theaters for one month.
- The Mummy opened in theaters this weekend.
The players
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
The sequel to the 2023 hit The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which continues to perform well at the box office.
Project Hail Mary
The sci-fi film starring Ryan Gosling, which has maintained strong box office performance since its release.
Lee Cronin
The director of the new Mummy film, which struggled to find an audience in its opening weekend.
Warner Bros.
The studio behind the new Mummy film, which was promoted at the recent CinemaCon event.
Paramount/Skydance
The potential merger partner for Warner Bros., which is reportedly souring the studio's outlook.
What they’re saying
“Ryan Gosling announced at CinemaCon that the theatrical run for Project Hail Mary will be extended, as audiences are still eager to see it big and loud.”
— Ryan Gosling
The takeaway
The box office performance of these films highlights the ongoing shifts in audience preferences and the challenges facing studios as they navigate the post-pandemic landscape. While the success of the Super Mario and Project Hail Mary movies suggests a renewed interest in big-screen experiences, the struggles of The Mummy show the difficulty of launching new franchises in the current market.
