#1 of 3 #1 adventure movie of April 2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
2026 · Animation, Adventure
$1B worldwide · 96% of the chart's total
$429.8M US & Canada · 42% $582.8M elsewhere · 58%
Adventure box office · April 2026
Adventure Box Office, April 2026: Top-Grossing Releases
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) is the highest-grossing adventure movie released in April 2026, with $1B worldwide, ahead of Exit 8 (2026) at $43.9M and Desert Warrior (2026) at $759.2K. 3 adventure films released in April 2026 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, 41% of it from the US & Canada. 1 film crossed $1 billion.
- April 2026 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $1.1B
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- earned in the US & Canada
- 41%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Adventure Hits of April 2026?
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) leads with $1B, 96% of the total. The top 3 together took $1.1B, almost all of what the 3 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Adventure Release of April 2026, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in April 2026.
- 1 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)Apr 1, 2026 US and Canada: $429.8M Rest of the world: $582.8M Worldwide: $1B
Apr 1, 2026 · English · Animation, Adventure, Comedy $1B worldwide - 2 Apr 10, 2026 US and Canada: $3.7M Rest of the world: $40.2M Worldwide: $43.9M
- 3 Apr 24, 2026 US and Canada: $704.3K Rest of the world: $54.9K Worldwide: $759.2K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in April 2026?
Of the top 3, Desert Warrior (2026) earned the biggest share at home (93% in the US & Canada), while Exit 8 (2026) made 91% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $434.3M (41%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) $1B $429.8M US & Canada · 42% $582.8M elsewhere · 58%
- 2 Exit 8 (2026) $43.9M $3.7M US & Canada · 9% $40.2M elsewhere · 91%
- 3 Desert Warrior (2026) $759.2K $704.3K US & Canada · 93% $54.9K elsewhere · 7%
By release week
Which Week of April 2026 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 14 (Mar 29–Apr 4) took $1B, led by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 14 Wk 14 Mar 29–Apr 4 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) $1B The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
- Week 15 Wk 15 Apr 5–11 Exit 8 (2026) $43.9M Exit 8 (2026)
- Week 16 Wk 16 Apr 12–18 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 17 Wk 17 Apr 19–25 Desert Warrior (2026) $759.2K Desert Warrior (2026)
- Week 18 Wk 18 Apr 26–May 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does April 2026 Compare With April in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, April 2019 earned the most: $3.3B from 16 films, led by Avengers: Endgame (2019). April 2026 took $1.1B.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2017 15 films | 15 | $1.8B | – | The Fate of the Furious (2017) $1.2B |
| April 2018 19 films · +47% | 19 | $2.6B | +47% | Avengers: Infinity War (2018) $2.1B |
| April 2019 16 films · +28% | 16 | $3.3B | +28% | Avengers: Endgame (2019) $2.8B |
| April 2020 3 films · −100% | 3 | $438.8K | −100% | Sea Fever (2020) $387.7K |
| April 2021 7 films · +132522% | 7 | $581.9M | +132522% | Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2021) $485.5M |
| April 2022 9 films · +140% | 9 | $1.4B | +140% | Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) $407.2M |
| April 2023 8 films · −84% | 8 | $230.1M | −84% | Suzume (2023) $221.3M |
| April 2024 5 films · −84% | 5 | $37.1M | −84% | Guest from the Future (2024) $20.1M |
| April 2025 8 films · +2551% | 8 | $983.4M | +2551% | A Minecraft Movie (2025) $960.4M |
| April 2026 3 films · +8% | 3 | $1.1B | +8% | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) $1B |
Archive
Adventure Box Office in 2026, Month by Month
The months of 2026 with their totals: July leads with $5.2B, led by Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026).
- January $85.9M #1 Greenland 2: Migration (2026)
- February $439.5M #1 Blades of the Guardians (2026)
- March $395.2M #1 Hoppers (2026)
- April $1.1B #1 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
- May $492M #1 Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)
- June $1.4B #1 Toy Story 5 (2026)
- July $5.2B #1 Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)
- August $511.9M #1 PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (2026)
- September $284.9M #1 Heart of the Beast (2026)
- October $37.7K #1 Tenzing (2026)
- November so far No grosses
FAQ
Adventure Box Office April 2026: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 3 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing adventure movie in April 2026?
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) leads with $1B worldwide, $429.8M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Exit 8 (2026) at $43.9M and Desert Warrior (2026) at $759.2K.
How much did adventure movies released in April 2026 earn?
3 adventure films released in April 2026 report a worldwide gross, $1.1B in all, or $352.4M per film on average.
How many adventure movies released in April 2026 made $1 billion?
1 film crossed $1 billion worldwide: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026). 1 crossed $100 million.
How is the April 2026 adventure box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in April 2026. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact.
How often is the April 2026 adventure box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.