The Minecraft Movie has shattered box office records, surpassing 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, with the latter also featured in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this Xbox game adaptation amassed an impressive $157 million in North American theaters during its opening weekend. In contrast, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which still holds the record as the highest-grossing video game adaptation ever, opened with $146 million domestically back in April 2023.
Internationally, A Minecraft Movie added another $144 million, bringing its global opening weekend total to a staggering $301 million. With a production budget of $150 million before marketing costs, the film may already be turning a profit for Warner Bros.
A Minecraft Movie draws its inspiration from Mojang's Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time. Owned by Microsoft, this sandbox game continues to captivate players worldwide and has even released movie tie-in DLC to enhance the film's launch.
IGN's review of A Minecraft Movie awarded it a 6/10, noting that "Napoleon Dynamite director Jared Hess infuses the film with a distinct and humorous comic flair, particularly in the more subdued first half of this kid-friendly adventure."
For those who have 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.
Meanwhile, Disney's live-action Snow White is facing challenges at the box office after a lackluster opening weekend. It has earned $168.4 million globally, with $77.5 million from domestic theaters and $90.9 million internationally. Given its hefty $250 million production budget, a miraculous turnaround akin to Mufasa: The Lion King seems unlikely.
