The Super Mario Galaxy movie, the latest animated feature from Nintendo and Illumination Studios, is set to make its home debut very soon. After spending just over a month in theatres, the film will be available to watch from the comfort of your own home starting next week.
Digital Release Date Confirmed
According to When To Stream, The Super Mario Galaxy movie will be available for digital rental and purchase from May 5, 2026, which is next Tuesday. This means fans can soon enjoy the adventure on platforms such as Amazon, YouTube, and other digital providers. A physical release date has not yet been confirmed, although pre-orders are currently available at retailers like HMV and Amazon.
Critical Reception and Box Office Success
Despite receiving disastrous reviews from critics, the film has won over audiences, earning an impressive 88% user score on Rotten Tomatoes. Its popularity has translated into significant box office success, making it the highest-grossing movie of 2026 so far, with over $830 million in worldwide earnings. At the time of writing, it stands as the third highest-grossing video game movie of all time, trailing only the original Super Mario movie and 2025's A Minecraft Movie.
A Growing Universe of Video Game Adaptations
The Super Mario Galaxy movie follows the 2023 original, which also achieved massive success. This has spurred a broader push into video game film adaptations. A live-action The Legend of Zelda is scheduled for theatrical release on May 7, 2027. While additional projects remain unconfirmed, rumours suggest Nintendo may be working on film adaptations of Donkey Kong, Star Fox, and even a full Super Smash Bros. movie.
Will you be picking up The Super Mario Galaxy movie when it becomes available digitally next week? Let us know your thoughts.
