Your Daily Film & Television Briefing

Super Mario Galaxy Movie Becomes First 2026 Film to Reach Major Box Office Milestone

• The "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" has achieved a significant box office milestone, becoming the first film of 2026 to surpass $300 million domestically. The animated sequel earned $69 million in its second weekend, bringing its stateside total to $308.1 million and its worldwide gross to $629 million, making it the second-highest-grossing movie globally this year, trailing only the Chinese sequel "Pegasus 3" ($645 million).

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• In a broader industry shift, the NFL's new television rights deal is poised to reshape Hollywood budgets, with annual fees potentially rising from $10.1 billion to $15.9 billion. This increase is compelling networks to reallocate funds, prioritizing live sports content over narrative films and limited series, thereby impacting overall film and television production investment.

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• Netflix's movie output for 2026 has reached an eight-year low, even as new titles like "A Quiet Place Part II" and the true-crime documentary "Trust Me: The False Prophet" were added this week. Despite the reduced volume, the documentary "The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson" is currently leading the platform's movie charts.

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