The 2023 animated film The Super Mario Bros. Movie, featuring Seth Rogen and a star-studded voice cast, is seeing a resurgence on streaming platforms. This adaptation of the iconic video game series, with Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, and Jack Black as Bowser, originally achieved massive box office success. Its recent rise on Amazon Prime Video‘s chart highlights its ongoing popularity more than two years after theatrical release. This latest streaming surge underscores the continued interest in the movie among audiences in the United States and other countries such as Colombia, Guatemala, and Mexico.
Seth Rogen, known for his diverse roles as an actor, writer, director, and producer, first gained recognition through Judd Apatow‘s comedies like Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Over his career, his films have collectively grossed over $9.5 billion globally, including strong runs for hits like Kung Fu Panda, Neighbors, Superbad, and Pineapple Express. Notably, two of his movies have surpassed the $1 billion mark: the live-action remake of The Lion King and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Proven Popularity From Box Office to Streaming
The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a tremendous theatrical hit, earning approximately $1.36 billion worldwide and ranking as the second highest-grossing animated film at the time. Although newer titles such as Inside Out 2 and Ne Zha II have since overtaken it, the film’s performance remains impressive. Following its theatrical run, it debuted on Netflix, where it maintained a presence in the Top 10 weekly global chart of the most-watched English-language movies for 22 weeks straight. It also achieved a notable ranking of number 17 on Nielsen‘s list of most-watched streaming films for the first half of 2025.
Now reappearing on Amazon Prime Video’s daily Top 10 movies list in the U.S., The Super Mario Bros. Movie is positioned at number nine. This achievement is notable given it competes with new Prime Video releases such as War of the Worlds, Heads of State, and The Pickup, which occupy higher spots on the chart. The movie’s sustained demand across multiple platforms and regions reflects its lasting appeal and successful crossover from theaters to streaming.
Implications for the Upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel
The ongoing streaming success of the Super Mario film strengthens expectations for the eagerly anticipated sequel, scheduled for release on April 3, 2026. The original’s record-breaking box office haul had already guaranteed a follow-up, but its continued popularity on various streaming platforms provides additional assurance of its cultural impact and fanbase engagement.
This prolonged interest beyond theatrical viewings offers promising potential for the second film to exceed its predecessor’s success. The Super Mario Bros. Movie has demonstrated that it resonates with audiences not only during its initial release but also through sustained at-home viewing over multiple years. Given this momentum, the forthcoming sequel might tap into growing excitement, expanding the franchise’s footprint in both cinema and streaming landscapes.
