The Mario Bros. Movie Shatters Box Office Records, Boosts Nintendo Sales
The animated film's success in 2023 not only marked a historic box office achievement but also significantly uplifted sales for Nintendo's gaming titles.
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie emerged as the highest-grossing film of 2023, raking in over $1.3 billion worldwide.
- Nintendo credits the film for a notable increase in sales of Mario-related video games, despite a general decline in hardware sales.
- The movie's profitability was enhanced by strategic marketing and partnerships, including promotions with McDonald's and 7-Eleven.
- A sequel to the film is already in development, scheduled for release in April 2026.
- Nintendo announced the upcoming launch of a successor to the Nintendo Switch console, expected before March 2025.