# 2026 global film industry box office performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-global-film-industry-box-office-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-25T18:00:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In mid-September 2026, Universal, Sony, and Disney led the domestic box office rankings. Universal held the top position with approximately $1.43 billion, followed by Sony at $1.18 billion and Disney at $1.05 billion. Universal’s performance was driven by releases such as ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’. 

By late September, Universal became the first studio to surpass $5 billion at the global box office in 2026, marking a 29% increase over its 2025 global total. This milestone was supported by $1.788 billion from domestic markets and $3.218 billion from international markets. Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ was the studio’s highest-grossing film, earning over $1.73 billion. Other significant contributors included the ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’, ‘Michael’, ‘Minions & Monsters’, and Focus Features’ ‘Obsession’.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Universal surpasses $5 billion at the 2026 global box office

Universal is the first studio to cross $5 billion at the 2026 global box office, driven by hits like ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universal-surpasses-5-billion-at-the-2026-global-box-office

### 2026-09-16: Universal, Sony, and Disney lead 2026 domestic box office

Universal, Sony, and Disney lead the 2026 domestic box office, with Universal at the top following strong performances from major film releases.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universal-sony-and-disney-lead-2026-domestic-box-office

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