The Minecraft Movie has shattered box office records, eclipsing The Super Mario Bros. Movie to claim the title of the largest domestic opening weekend 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 America alone. Comparatively, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which still holds the record as the highest-grossing video game movie ever, opened with $146 million domestically back in April 2023.
Globally, A Minecraft Movie added another $144 million from international markets, culminating in a staggering $301 million worldwide during its opening weekend. With a production budget of $150 million (excluding marketing costs), the film is already on the path to profitability for Warner Bros.
Based on Mojang's Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, A Minecraft Movie leverages the enduring popularity of the Microsoft-owned sandbox game. To celebrate the film's release, Minecraft has introduced movie tie-in DLC, enhancing the gaming experience for fans.
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 flair, particularly in the first half of the movie. If you've seen the film, 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 contrast, Disney's live-action Snow White is facing potential disaster after a lackluster opening weekend. With a global total of $168.4 million ($77.5 million domestic and $90.9 million international) and a hefty $250 million production budget, a miraculous recovery akin to that of Mufasa: The Lion King seems unlikely.
