The same franchise was the inspiration for one of the worst performing video game adaptations of all time: "Super Mario Bros." was released in 1993 and made just $20 million domestically. Movie stands out as a rare win for video game-inspired films that have historically flopped. Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage WireImage Tangent
Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris on Apin Paris, France. Movie’s more faithful approach, its iconic celebrity cast, or its timing, the Illumination/Nintendo collaboration is the massive hit that Mario and company deserve.Zoe Saldana and Chris Pratt attend the "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. Movie’s animated approach also allows for a more faithful adaptation of the video games compared to the live-action movie’s real-world limits. 30 years later, Nintendo and Super Mario are far more established brands, allowing the 2023 movie to have a bigger crossover appeal.
Movie has more than exceeded the 1993 live-action movie’s performance, but there are various factors that could contribute to their differing levels of success. It’s undeniable that The Super Mario Bros. Movie finally provides a movie adaptation befitting Nintendo’s biggest franchise. That, combined with its poor reception from critics and audiences alike, the 1993 live-action Super Mario movie is a certified failure. is just as big of a flop as its animated counterpart is a success, failing to even make back its $48 million budget with a dismal box office performance of $38.9 million. Movie a huge success for Nintendo and Illumination, but its box office performance redeems the disappointment of 1993’s live-action Super Mario Bros.
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