The scoreboard
Super Mario Galaxy racked up roughly $372 million in its first five days — about $190 million in the U.S. and $182 million internationally. In plain terms: huge numbers, very shiny hats.
So… a victory or a shrug?
It’s a massive haul, but context is everything. The movie lands a few million below the previous Super Mario Bros. outing, behind Moana 2 by the teens of millions, and far short of some of the biggest recent blockbusters. Translation: impressive, but not exactly a record-smashing mic drop.
The little guys making noise
On the indie front, The Drama pulled in about $28 million in three days — which is enormous for an A24 release and proof that smaller films can still steal headlines. Fun fact: some countries (Spain included) won’t see it until later, so the global picture is still evolving.
Other big winners
Project Salvation has sailed past $420 million worldwide, and Hoppers is sitting around $332 million. Those films are comfortably outpacing other recent releases and keeping the box office engine humming.
Budget realities
Not every title is cash-positive. They’re Going to Kill You has made roughly $15 million in ten days against a reported $20 million budget — the kind of situation that keeps producers awake at night. The Bride! was a pricier bet, so its returns will be watched closely.
What premiered in Spain
This weekend Spain got Pizza Movie on Disney+ and Anemone on VOD. Small rollouts, different windows — the streaming-and-rental life continues to splinter premieres.
Quick, snackable verdicts
Super Mario Galaxy: A glittery, fun ride that still couldn’t out-jump some heavy hitters.
Super Mario Bros.: Two plumbers trying to save the movie — nostalgia versus expectations.
Project Salvation: Big-scale spectacle with surprisingly catchy energy.
Hoppers: An oddball crowd-pleaser; yes, it’s basically a beaver party.
They’re Going to Kill You: Low-budget chills — not for the faint of heart but solid on thrills.
The Bride!: She’s alive and the drama is delicious.
Pizza Movie: Lavender-scented comfort cinema — mellow and oddly soothing.
Anemone: A quiet, moody piece that lingers.