The Super Mario Bros. Movie currently edges The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 53–48
A hit film versus an unreleased sequel — somehow neck and neck.
The Verdict Director's Cut
A tie this early says more about Mario than about either movie. The first film proved the brand could carry a bright, frantic family hit, and the mere announcement of a Galaxy follow-up is enough to pull even on name and anticipation alone. There's no finished sequel to judge yet, just the promise of more of what worked from the same team. For families, the original is the one you can actually put on tonight. The sequel is the one you're curious about. An even split is basically the audience saying the brand is bulletproof either way. Check back when there's a second movie to watch.
The Numbers
| The Super Mario Bros. Movie | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | 53% | 47% |
| Overall Win Rate | 50% | 45% |
| Championships | 13 | 3 |
| Avg Decision | 1.7s | 1.9s |
| Budget | $100M | $110M |
| Box Office | $1.4B | $831M |
Where This Matchup Sits
BingeBracket has 39 Family films. Both land somewhere in the middle.
Aaron Horvath has 2 films on BingeBracket. The Super Mario Bros. Movie ranks #1 and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ranks #2.
Against other opponents, one pattern stands out: Wicked: For Good beats both of them. It's the one film that sits above this entire matchup.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has the lower TMDB score (7.6 vs 8.2), but voters here keep picking it. There's a difference between a film people respect and a film people reach for.
Voters who pick The Super Mario Galaxy Movie decide in 1.8s; those who pick The Super Mario Bros. Movie take 2.8s. One is a gut call — the other is a conviction vote.
40 voters can't agree
This matchup is split 53–47.
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