Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Debuts Third Against Super Mario Galaxy and Project Hail Mary Dominance

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary showed no signs of slowing down this weekend as they continued to dominate the global box office with ease. While audiences gravitated toward these established blockbusters, the newly released horror flick Lee Cronin’s The Mummy struggled to keep pace and ultimately landed in third place. Despite entering its third weekend in theaters, the Mario sequel exceeded expectations by pulling in $35 million domestically and pushing its worldwide total to a staggering $747.5 million. This massive success has officially propelled the Mario franchise into the $2 billion club, cementing its status as one of the most profitable animated properties in cinematic history.

Simultaneously, the sci-fi sensation Project Hail Mary is proving to have incredible staying power as it dropped only 15 percent in its fifth week of release. The Ryan Gosling-led adventure benefited from a return to Imax screens, which helped it secure another $20.4 million and bring its global cume to $573 million. Fans seem captivated by the story’s blend of science and heart, leading Amazon MGM Studios to extend its exclusive theatrical run well into the coming weeks.

On the other hand, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy faced a steeper climb as it opened to an estimated $13.5 million in North America. The R-rated reimagining of the classic lore follows a young girl who miraculously returns to her family after disappearing into an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus eight years prior. While the film divided critics and earned a modest CinemaScore, it managed to find more traction overseas by adding $17.5 million to its tally. Because the production carried a relatively small $22 million budget, the film is already on a clear path toward profitability despite the heavy competition from Mario and space travelers.

Also, A24’s music drama Mother Mary made a splash with an impressive per-location average during its limited five-theater debut. Starring Anne Hathaway as a pop icon on the verge of a comeback, the film features original music and a haunting story that captured the attention of arthouse audiences. Meanwhile, the Lorne Michaels biopic Lorne also entered the fray, offering a more niche look at the legendary producer’s life.