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'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Finally Makes $1 Billion

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie tops $1 billion worldwide

Illumination’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has crossed $1 billion globally, giving the franchise another major box-office milestone.

Key Takeaways

The film has crossed $1 billion worldwide.
It took about ten weeks, slower than the first Mario movie.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 7, 2026·via gizmodo.com

‘Kagurabachi’ anime lands a high-profile director as hype turns into production reality

The long-rumored adaptation of ‘Kagurabachi’ is official, with Cypic producing and veteran animator Tetsuya Takeuchi attached as director.

Key Takeaways

Kagurabachi is officially getting an anime adaptation.
Gizmodo reports that Cypic will produce the series and Tetsuya Takeuchi will direct.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 30, 2026·via gizmodo.com

Paramount Faces a Backlash Spiral After the ‘Aang’ Movie Leak

A leaked copy of Paramount’s upcoming animated ‘Avatar’ film has split fans, exposed fragile studio control over unfinished releases, and left crew members publicly mourning the loss of a proper debut.

Key Takeaways

A leaked copy of Paramount’s upcoming Aang film spread from X to broader piracy channels.
The incident split fans between anti-studio backlash and sympathy for the animation crew.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via wired.com