Circana: Marvel's Wolverine Leads September 2026 U.S. Sales Ranking
Circana's September 2026 report, covering August 30 to October 3, put Marvel's Wolverine first on its predicted U.S. sales ranking based on packaged and digital sales.
Marvel's Wolverine placed first on Circana's predicted U.S. sales ranking for September 2026, according to the research firm's monthly report on the market. The reporting period ran from August 30 to October 3 and the ranking is based on packaged and digital sales.
Circana said the title recorded the highest launch-month sales among Sony Interactive Entertainment titles since HELLDIVERS 2. Overall U.S. game market spending fell 1% year on year in September 2026, even as the month's software performance drew attention.
Hardware was the strongest segment. Hardware spending rose 12% year on year, with the PlayStation 5 leading both revenue and units. PS5 revenue climbed 43% year on year and unit sales rose 22%, and the console's revenue share reached its highest level since May 2025.
Accessories also grew, with gamepad spending up 9% year on year. Circana attributed the lead to the DualSense Wireless Controller Marvel's Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition.
Year-to-date picture
On the year-to-date ranking covering early 2026, Marvel's Wolverine sits in 11th place, behind Poké Poké Pokémon. Mat Piscatella said the PS5 sales boost from the game's release was larger than the effect of new Grand Theft Auto VI information.
Quick answers
Did Marvel's Wolverine top the U.S. sales chart in September 2026?
It placed first on Circana's predicted U.S. sales ranking for September 2026, which is based on packaged and digital sales.
How did PS5 sales perform in September 2026?
According to Circana, PS5 revenue rose 43% year on year and unit sales rose 22%, leading both revenue and units among hardware.
How much did the total U.S. game market spend change?
Total U.S. game market spending fell 1% year on year in September 2026.