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, who also featured in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this Xbox game adaptation raked in an impressive $157 million at North American theaters. In comparison, 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.
Globally, A Minecraft Movie added another $144 million from international markets, resulting in a staggering worldwide opening weekend total of $301 million. With a production budget of $150 million, not including marketing costs, the film is poised to be profitable for Warner Bros.
Based on Mojang's Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, the movie leverages the enduring popularity of the Microsoft-owned sandbox game. To further capitalize on the film's release, Minecraft has introduced movie tie-in DLC.
IGN's review of A Minecraft Movie awarded it a 6/10, praising director Jared Hess for his unique and humorous take on the kid-friendly adventure, especially in the film's more subdued first half. For those who have seen the movie, IGN offers an in-depth look at A Minecraft Movie's Ending and Post-Credits Scene, featuring insights from director Jared Hess and Minecraft's Torfi Frans Ólafsson.
In other box office news, Disney's live-action Snow White is facing potential disaster after a disappointing opening weekend, accumulating only $168.4 million globally, with $77.5 million from domestic markets and $90.9 million internationally. With a hefty $250 million production budget, the film's chances of a comeback akin to Mufasa: The Lion King seem slim.
