Minecraft Movie Makes History: Breaks U.S. Box Office Record for Game-Based Films
A Minecraft Movie has set a new benchmark in U.S. box office history, becoming the highest-grossing opening weekend for a film based on a video game. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film earned an impressive $157 million in the U.S. alone during its debut weekend.
This record-breaking performance surpasses the previous high set by The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023, which opened with $146 million. Internationally, A Minecraft Movie has also enjoyed remarkable success, grossing a total of $301 million worldwide in its first weekend of release.
Produced by Warner Bros., the film features a star-studded cast including Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, Sebastian Hansen, Danielle Brooks, and Jennifer Coolidge.
Despite low initial expectations following the release of the film's trailer, critics have praised the movie for its strong messaging and appeal to younger audiences. It has been described as a "child- and teen-friendly film that champions creativity and independent thinking."
