Super Mario Galaxy Movie digital streaming release set for next week

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is set to be released digitally next week, with a rumored premiere date of Tuesday, May 5. While an official announcement from Universal Pictures is still pending, sources suggest that the film will be available for purchase on various platforms like Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube Movies & TV, and Fandango at Home for $24.99. Fans will have the option to either buy the film to stream anytime or rent it for a 48-hour period, likely costing $19.99.

Despite the quick turnaround from its recent theatrical release in Japan, the digital release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is on par with the timeline of its predecessor, The Super Mario Bros Movie. It’s worth noting that this release date is specifically for buying the movie digitally and not for its availability on subscription streaming services like Netflix. Details on when it will hit subscription streaming platforms are still unclear, but historically, Universal animated films have made their way to services like Peacock and Netflix after a few months.

According to Deadline, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been performing admirably at the box office, inching closer to the impressive $1 billion milestone. The film opened in Japan to strong numbers, following in the footsteps of its predecessor’s success in the region. With a global cumulative box office of $831.4 million, it’s well on its way to hitting that billion-dollar mark if it keeps up the momentum. Fans can look forward to catching the film digitally next week and eventually on their favorite streaming platforms in the coming months.