The film based on the iconic Nintendo video game character could surpass Frozen II. In Argentina it could reach half a million viewers.
Last Wednesday it was released in theaters around the world The highly anticipated Super Mario Bros. and it is projected to break box office records. The production of Nintendo and Illumination (Minions), based on the iconic video game characteris very close to obtaining the best first weekend in the history of animation film.
since its premiere the film grossed $137 million in the United Statesand Universal projects that the film could accumulate $195 million to end the weekend. This is well over US$150 million that they projected last Monday.
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Globally, the film could gross $368 million. which would give him a very important record in the industry. Super Mario Bros. could surpass Frozen IIwith US$358 million, how the highest grossing animated film in its opening weekend worldwide. It should be noted that Frozen did it in a three-day weekend, while the Nintendo movie took advantage of Easter to have five.
Despite criticism was dividedaudiences flocked to see the film all over the world. In our countryas of Friday, April 7, the film already accumulated 427,392 viewerswith great possibilities of reach half a million within the weekend.
The film is the first adaptation of his video games that the company performs after found his production company Nintendo Pictures. with a clear target audience of the youngest (but without neglecting the greats and much less the gamers) and with a cast of voices filled with stars (Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black and Seth Rogen, among others), the film clearly it came out with the potential to be a smash hit.
Source: Ambito
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