The box office success of the Super Mario Bros. Movie has led to a surge in sales of Mario games in the UK in recent weeks. According to reports, the movie has become the highest-grossing video game adaptation in history, significantly increasing Mario game sales in the UK.
In the most recent UK physical chart, three Mario games, namely Mario Kart 8: Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey, and New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe, have all ranked in the top 10. Mario Kart 8: Deluxe has secured the second position in the chart, following closely behind FIFA 23, and has seen a week-on-week sales increase of 9%. Super Mario Odyssey has jumped from tenth to fifth place, with a sales increase of 15%. New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe has also experienced a significant increase in sales by 23% compared to the previous week and has risen from the 17th to the 10th spot in the chart.
Although they could not make it into the top ten, various other Mario games have experienced growth in their sales this week. Super Mario 3D World + Bower’s Fury has observed a remarkable 21 percent rise in sales, placing the game at the 13th position on the chart.
Mario Party Superstars has also seen a three percent increase in sales and, as a result, has secured the 20th spot on the chart. Luigi’s Mansion 3 has moved up to the 40th position on the chart after experiencing a seven percent increase in sales.
The success of the Super Mario Bros. Movie has been significant. In his review, Tom described the movie as “bright and breezy fare” that lasts for 90 minutes. He also observed that despite playing it safe, Nintendo and Illumination were able to maintain Mario’s entertaining character in the movie.
It is not unexpected that the Super Mario Bros. Movie had impacted the sales of Mario games, as game trailers, including one for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, were showcased before the feature presentation when the movie was released. This marketing tactic has proved to be effective, as the movie’s success has created an appetite among fans for more Mario content, including games.
One game that benefited significantly from the movie’s success is Mario Kart 8: Deluxe. The game, which was released in 2017, is the updated version of Mario Kart 8 and features new tracks, characters, and items. It has been praised for its excellent gameplay and multiplayer modes, and the recent sales boost is a testament to its enduring popularity.
Another game that has experienced a surge in sales is Super Mario Odyssey. The game, which was released in 2017, features Mario traveling to various worlds in his new airship, the Odyssey, in search of power moons. It has been praised for its fantastic level design, inventive gameplay, and charming story, and the recent sales boost is a testament to its enduring appeal.
New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe, a game title that was launched in the year 2019, has also experienced a surge in sales. The game is an updated version of the Wii U game New Super Mario Bros U and features new characters and gameplay modes. It has been praised for its excellent level design and multiplayer modes, and the recent sales boost is a testament to its enduring popularity.
The success of the Super Mario Bros. Movie has positively impacted sales for various Mario games in the UK. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury has seen a 21 percent increase in sales, with its new open-world mode, Bowser’s Fury, attracting new and returning players. Mario Party Superstars has also experienced a three percent increase in sales, with its collection of classic Mario Party boards and minigames appealing to long-time fans and newcomers alike. Luigi’s Mansion 3 has moved up to the 40th position on the UK physical chart after experiencing a seven percent increase in sales.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has significantly impacted the sales of classic Mario games, as seen in the resurgence of Mario Strikers: Battle League Football, which has re-entered the charts at number 30 with a remarkable 111 percent increase in sales. This renewed attention and interest in the games can be attributed to the movie’s success.