The global box office continues to be led by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary, both of which maintained strong performances over the weekend. Meanwhile, the newly released horror title Lee Cronin’s The Mummy entered the charts in third place domestically.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie continued its impressive run in North America, earning around $35 million in its third weekend and surpassing $350 million in domestic earnings. Internationally, it added over $80 million, pushing its global total close to $750 million. The film has also contributed to the franchise crossing the $2 billion mark worldwide, placing it among the highest-grossing animated series globally.
Project Hail Mary also maintained momentum, bringing in approximately $20 million during its fifth weekend. The film has now accumulated about $285 million domestically and over $570 million globally, continuing its steady success as a major sci-fi hit.
In contrast, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy opened with $13.5 million in North America. However, it performed better internationally, adding $17.5 million and reaching a worldwide debut of $34 million. The film, directed by Lee Cronin, follows a haunting story about a young girl discovered years after her disappearance in Egypt, transformed by supernatural forces linked to ancient history.
The cast includes Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, and Veronica Falcón. While critics have shown mixed reactions, audience feedback has been relatively more positive for the horror release.
Looking ahead, the box office landscape is expected to shift with upcoming releases such as the Michael based on the life of Michael Jackson, followed by The Devil Wears Prada 2, which will kick off the summer movie season.
In limited release, Mother Mary starring Anne Hathaway showed promising early numbers with strong per-screen averages. Another specialty release, Lorne, also entered select cinemas with moderate performance.
Overall, the current box office trend highlights the dominance of established franchises and strong word-of-mouth hits, while newer entries work to gain traction both domestically and internationally.
