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The Minecraft Movie has shattered box office records, eclipsing The Super Mario Bros. Movie to claim the title of the biggest domestic debut for a video game adaptation. Starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, who also featured in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this Xbox game adaptation raked in an impressive $157 million in North American theaters. In comparison, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which still holds the record as the highest-grossing video game adaptation, opened with $146 million domestically back in April 2023.
Globally, A Minecraft Movie added another $144 million from international markets, culminating in a staggering worldwide opening weekend total of $301 million. With a production budget of $150 million, not including marketing expenses, the film is already showing signs of profitability for Warner Bros.
Based on Mojang's Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, the movie taps into the enduring popularity of the Microsoft-owned sandbox game. To further engage fans, the game features movie tie-in DLC to coincide with the film's release.
IGN's review of A Minecraft Movie awarded it a 6/10, praising director Jared Hess for infusing the kid-friendly adventure with a unique and humorous comic touch, particularly in the film's more subdued first half. If you've seen the movie, don't miss IGN's detailed explanation of A Minecraft Movie's ending and post-credits scene, featuring insights from director Jared Hess and Minecraft's Torfi Frans Ólafsson.
In other news, Disney's live-action Snow White is facing potential disaster at the box office after a lackluster opening weekend. The film has earned $168.4 million globally, with $77.5 million from domestic markets and $90.9 million internationally. Given its hefty $250 million production budget, a miraculous turnaround akin to Mufasa: The Lion King seems unlikely.
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