Universal becomes first studio to pass $5 billion at the 2026 global box office

The Hollywood Reporter says Universal’s “The Odyssey,” “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and “Michael” account for three of the five films to reach $1 billion in 2026.

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Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter and Variety reported on September 25 that Universal had crossed $5 billion worldwide, becoming the first studio to reach that mark in 2026. Variety highlighted three billion-dollar hits—“The Odyssey,” “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and “Michael”—and described “Obsession” as a surprise theatrical hit. Variety also listed upcoming releases including “Focker-In-Law,” scheduled for November 27, “Violent Night 2” for December 4 and “Werwulf” for December 25.

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Universal becomes first studio to pass $5 billion at the 2026 global box office

The Hollywood Reporter says Universal’s “The Odyssey,” “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and “Michael” account for three of the five films to reach $1 billion in 2026.

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Many accounts praised Universal for first crossing $5 billion globally in 2026 thanks to multiple billion-dollar hits like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, while some replies offered sarcastic jabs at the studio’s slate or unrelated critiques.

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