The Super Mario Bros Movie has truly come as a joyous surprise for everyone. Growing up, almost everyone played Mario, and some still do, but little did Nintendo fans know that the beloved video game would surprise them decades later. As Illiumination’s blockbuster movie continues to slide toward the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office, fans can’t keep calm.
But, while that is yet to happen, ardent Mario fans are already celebrating, declaring that Chris Patt’s blockbuster movie, which narrates the origin story of Mario and Luigi, has the potential to beat Avatar: The Way of Water. The movie has already grossed $749 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of 2023.
The Super Mario Bros. Inches Away From The $1 Billion Mark
It is reported that Chris Pratt‘s The Super Mario Bros Movie is just inches away from hitting the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office. The movie is expected to hit it by the next weekend, making it the first animated movie to reach the coveted mark since Frozen.
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Mario fans are convinced that Illumination’s hit, which has already become the highest-grossing film of 2023, will beat Avatar: The Way of Water. Many fans took to Twitter and expressed their excitement. One fan tweeted, “I want it to beat Avatar.” Another wrote, “Not surprising in the slightest.” Here are some of the reactions:
I WANT IT TO BEAT AVATAR!!!
— Austin Shoemaker (@ImAustinShomakr) April 22, 2023
not surprising in the slightest pic.twitter.com/NWLySo80BX
— AJ (@yggdrasilsaltar) April 22, 2023
Screw that. As long as it beats Endgame i’m happy.
— CEO of BIASED Inc (@BiasedCouncil) April 22, 2023
It may reach a billion, but it's gonna need another which makes that $2B if it's gonna reach the very top of the box office where Avatar is
— RiTL (@captain_tl) April 22, 2023
Avatar: The Way of Water became a major box office success since its release in December 2022. James Caemron’s dream project, which was mostly filmed underwater, broke multiple records, and grossed about $2.317 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of 2022. Avatar’s sequel was released after more than a decade.
Mario’s Movie Is Setting A High Bar!
When the 1993 Super Mario Bros was released, it became an absolute disaster. From over-schedule and budget to creative differences, the first video game movie of all time almost became the last, with a messy production history. But the tables have turned after almost three decades, as Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto never lost hope.
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From “shoehorned” pop songs and absolutely stunning visuals, The Super Mario Bros Movie is setting a “very high bar”. The movie, including the lead voice cast like Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy, has already set records for the biggest worldwide opening weekend for an animated film and the highest-grossing movie based on a video game.
Nintendo’s visionary, Shigeru Miyamoto is so legendary that his “influence” is often compared to Walt Disney or Steve Jobs. The mastermind behind the biggest video game franchise, Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda has truly lived his dream with this movie. The film’s post-credits scene also hints at a potential sequel.
The Super Mario Bros Movie was released on April 5, 2023, with Chris Pratt lending the voice to the iconic mustachioed plumber, marking Mario’s return to Hollywood’s screen after almost three decades. You can watch it in your nearest theaters.
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Source: Twitter
