# Universal becomes first studio to pass $5bn worldwide box office in 2026

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/universal-pictures-first-studio-in-2026-to-reach-5-billion-global-box-office/
- Published: 2026-09-25T20:08:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-26T02:24:24+00:00
- Topics: Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Universal surpasses $5 billion worldwide in 2026.
- The Odyssey leads its record-breaking slate.
- Five Universal-related films rank in the global top 10.

## Summary

Universal Pictures has become the first film studio to surpass $5 billion at the worldwide box office in 2026, after previously crossing $4 billion. The achievement marks only the third time in the studio’s history that it has exceeded $5 billion in a calendar year, and places it 29% ahead of its final 2025 total.

Universal’s takings comprise $1.788 billion domestically and $3.218 billion internationally. Major contributors include The Odyssey, with more than $1.73 billion, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at $1 billion, Michael at $656.4 million internationally, Obsession at $519 million and Minions & Monsters at $523.6 million; five Universal-related films rank among the year’s 10 highest-grossing worldwide releases, while the studio has topped the global weekend box office 11 times.

## Coverage

- [Variety: Universal Crosses $5 Billion at the Global Box Office, First Studio to Reach Milestone in 2026](https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/universal-5-billion-global-box-office-odyssey-michael-obsession-1236875740/)
- [Deadline: Universal Becomes First Studio To Pass $5 Billion At Year-To-Date Global Box Office](https://deadline.com/2026/09/universal-box-office-global-2026-record-1237113897/)

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