KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 -- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has successfully warped to the top of the local box office, maintaining the massive cinematic momentum first sparked by 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

While the concept of sending the world's favourite plumber into deep space initially divided some purists, the spectacle is undoubtedly what is drawing Malaysian families to cinemas in droves. Its debut marks yet another high-water mark for animated features in the local market.

Closer to home, the local horror offering Malaikat Malam has secured a strong second spot, proving that the Malaysian appetite for the supernatural remains insatiable. Rounding out the top three is the sci-fi epic Project Hail Mary, which is seeing a uniq...