MARIO x WARIO: The Super Mario Bros 2 – FIRST TRAILER (2025) Universal Pictures

The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 aims to build on the massive success of its predecessor, but matching the original's box office numbers could prove difficult due to two major competing releases. While the Super Mario franchise is one of the most beloved video game series in history, few expected the first film to become one of the highest-grossing movies of the 2020s. Yet, it defied expectations, raking in $1.3 billion globally and joining the elite group of billion-dollar films released since 2020. This remarkable success was even more surprising given the failure of the franchise’s previous theatrical outing in the 1990s. The animated film proved that with the right creative team, Mario could be a blockbuster force in theaters. However, the sequel will be up against stiff competition. Both Pixar and DreamWorks are set to release major sequels around the same time, posing a real threat to The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2’s box office performance. As a result, it may struggle to top Inside Out 2’s likely strong showing and might not reach the same financial heights as the original.