The box office race is heating up as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie continues its impressive theatrical run while Lee Cronin’s The Mummy begins its debut weekend with comparatively modest expectations. While the animated sequel remains the dominant force in theatres, the horror reboot is trying to carve out its own space among late-summer releases.

With The Super Mario Galaxy Movie marching toward another major milestone and The Mummy aiming for a respectable opening, the weekend paints a clear picture of audience priorities.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie remains firmly in control of the global box office, heading toward a worldwide total near $700 million after another strong weekend. The animated sequel is projected to bring in around $30 million domestically in its third frame, showing a steeper drop than its predecessor but still maintaining the top spot with ease.

Meanwhile, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is eyeing an opening weekend near $13 million, a respectable but subdued debut for the horror reboot. Despite decent audience reception and strong social media traction, the film is launching far behind Mario’s pace, underlining the gap between the year’s top family blockbuster and a mid-budget horror revival.

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As The Mummy attempts to establish momentum, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is proving that its theatrical hold remains exceptionally strong. That continued dominance becomes even more significant when compared with the film that previously held the year’s biggest opening.

When The Super Mario Galaxy Movie debuted, it stormed the box office with a massive domestic launch and an even bigger international haul, delivering one of the strongest openings of the year. The film’s global debut immediately set it apart from the competition, establishing it as a major theatrical event and giving it a substantial lead over every other release in the market.

That opening performance also pushed it well ahead of Project Hail Mary, which had previously claimed the biggest premiere of the year. Although Project Hail Mary posted solid numbers and maintained steady week-to-week momentum, it was unable to match the explosive launch of Mario’s latest adventure, which quickly became the benchmark for theatrical success in 2026.

With that kind of opening momentum, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has continued to outpace its rivals in subsequent weeks. Even as newer releases arrive in theaters, the film’s strong global totals and repeat audience appeal have kept it far ahead of the competition.

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Do you think The Mummy can build momentum in the coming weeks, or will The Super Mario Galaxy Movie continue dominating the box office? Let us know in the comments!