Video game adaptations are gaining traction in recent years, and the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie bodes well for a long-forgotten sequel.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie smashed into theaters in April 2023, raking in more than US$375 million worldwide during its opening weekend alone (via Box Office Mojo).
The film went on to pass the $1 billion mark, reaching $1.35 billion in total.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie remains undefeated among 2023 releases, though Barbie or Oppenheimer could challenge its status as the best-performing movie of the year.
Still, The Super Mario Bros. Movie isn't just one of the biggest films of 2023; it's also the second highest-grossing animated film of all time, sitting right below Frozen 2.
Its popularity proves there's a demand for video game adaptations, especially those that build on nostalgia and an already-successful franchise.
After the movie's impressive box office performance, the sequel of another video game adaptation should become a priority.
[Source: screenrant]
