The movie will be directed by Wes Ball, who is known for the Maze Runner trilogy and the upcoming Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
The long-awaited sequel has already outpaced Pikmin 3 Deluxe, which sold 2.4 million copies within two years of launching on Nintendo Switch.
Meanwhile, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate sits at 32.44 million units sold, while The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sits at 31.15 million.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild also continues to perform well, selling 31.15 million lifetime units as of September 30th.
Nintendo's hybrid platform continues to sell, with 2.93 million units sold in the three month period ending September 30th.
Launching this month, it will be accompanied by several other deals and discounts for the Holiday season.
Meanwhile, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 takes the No. 3 spot, while EA Sports WRC debuts outside of the top 10.
Available now on Nintendo Switch, the side-scrolling platformer is a critical hit and one of the highest-rated games of the year.
Players will venture to Blueberry Academy outside of Paldea, exploring its Terrarium and ultimately challenging the Elite Four.
Meanwhile, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is still on top of the charts, having sold an additional 163,000 copies.
Check out the new combat mechanics, revamped visuals and features like a gallery for viewing all enemies before the remake's launch.
Booster Course Pass - Wave 6 will add eight new tracks and four new characters to the kart racer.
EA Sports' latest sequel enters the UK sales charts way below its predecessor, which topped sales charts in August 2020.
The only new release for the week is Konami's Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, which debuted in fourth place.
The patent shows a dual screen device with a 3DS-esque design that can be split into two separate handheld devices.
Recent reports indicate that a new bundle for the Nintendo Switch OLED is on its way just in time for Holiday season.
The newest Mario title has seen the third-biggest ever launch for a Mario game in Japan, behind the first two New Super Mario Bros. titles.
In its first three days on sale in Europe, the acclaimed Nintendo Switch platformer has already set a record for the series.
Launch sales are down 63 percent compared to Sonic Frontiers, but the 2D platformer did well considering the competition.
The best tips and tricks you need to know about Super Mario Bros. Wonder.