"The Super Mario Bros." movie is now considered the biggest video game adaptation movie in history!
US actor Chris Pratt attends Universal's "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" special screening at the Regal LA Live in Los Angeles on April 1, 2023.
At first, this film was criticized by many fans after they heard and saw how Chris Pratt's voice acting skills as Mario. But, after the game-based movie hit cinemas on Apr. 5, fans were really excited.
Now, "The Super Mario Bros." movie achieves a record-breaking second-weekend box office; surpassing the record of "Frozen II," which is $85.9 million.
'The Super Mario Bros.' Second Weekend Box Office Breaks Record
According to Comic Book's latest report, "The Super Mario Bros." week two box office earned over $87 million, beating "Frozen II."
A general view of the atmosphere as Nintendo, Illumination Entertainment, and Universal Pictures presents THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE Shake Shack Kickoff Event at Shake Shack on March 30, 2023, in Brooklyn, New York.
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With this achievement, the video game-based film was able to create a huge gap between other movie openers; "The Pope's Exorcist," "Renfield," "John Wick: Chapter 4," and more.
The Variety reported that "The Super Mario Bros." was able to break records after it crossed the $500 million mark at the global box office.
All these achievements clearly show that the film produced by Universal, Nintendo, and Illumination really is successful.
As of writing, "The Super Mario Bros." is the top movie favorite of viewers this 2023. If you haven't watched this video game adaptation yet, here are some reasons why you should.
Why 'The Super Mario Bros.' is a Must-Watch
One of the main reasons why fans, especially retro-gamers, should watch the new "The Super Mario Bros." movie is because it brings nostalgia.
Many enthusiasts described this game-based film as a great "trip down memory lane." It features all the iconic characters in the game; Mario, Luigi, Peaches, and King Koopa.
Of course, the special effects should also be highlighted to offer a unique and enjoyable visual experienced.
Its soundtrack will also excite viewers, especially the song of King Koopa, "Peaches," which is expected to get an Oscar award.
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