A Minecraft Movie Makes $157m in First Weekend – Best Video Game Adaptation Ever

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7 April 2025 no comments

A Minecraft Movie has smashed box office records and expectations, grossing $157m in the U.S. in its opening weekend, a record of a video game adaptation. The movie, starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa released on April 4, 2025.

A Minecraft Movie Makes $157m in First Weekend - Best Video Game Adaptation Ever

Jack Black and Jason Momoa have stormed to the top of box office charts with A Minecraft Movie, which earned an impressive $301m globally and $157m in the U.S., a new record for video game adaptations.

The film surpassed The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was the previous record holder, earning $146.4m in its three-day opening weekend in April 2023.

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Breaking Records at the Box Office

The Minecraft Movie had the biggest opening weekend for a video game adaptation in the U.S. despite receiving a less-than-ideal reception. The film holds a rating of 6.1 on IMDb<, but that hasn’t deterred fans from flocking to see the blocky adventure.

Despite its $150m production budget, the film is on course to break the $1bn milestone after its opening weekend surpassed Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. movie, which featured the voice of Chris Pratt and went on to make $1.36bn at the box office globally.

Why A Minecraft Movie Is Resonating with Fans

The success of A Minecraft Movie should not come as a surprise, as Minecraft, created by Markus “Notch” Persson and now owned by Microsoft, is the best-selling video game of all time (perhaps after Tetris), selling over 300 million copies since its release in 2011.

The film features prominent actors Jack Black and Jason Momoa in a family-friendly adventure set in the faithfully recreated blocky world of the game. With its engaging story and humorous action, the film has appealed to both long-time fans and newcomers alike.

Could This Be the Start of a Minecraft Cinematic Universe?

After its record-breaking opening at the box office, it would be surprising if we did not see a sequel to A Minecraft Movie. Those who saw the film’s post-credits scene will point to Alex, the second default playable skin introduced in Minecraft after Steve, who cameos at the end when Jack Black’s Steve leaves the Overworld and returns home.

Although we haven’t heard about a sequel, the appearance of Alex nods towards another film and a possible universe based around the massively popular game.

Conclusion

A Minecraft Movie has grossed $157m at the box office in the U.S. and $301m globally in its first weekend, a new domestic record for a video game adaptation. Did you enjoy the film? Do you think there will be a sequel? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Fueled by a passion for gaming and the ever-evolving world of gaming news, Daniel loves connecting with seasoned and new players to bring games to life on the page, exploring their narratives and gaming trends. A self-published fiction and fantasy author, Daniel has nearly 20 years of experience writing gaming news and a love for storytelling that drives his enthusiasm to deliver breaking news, in-depth analysis, and industry innovations. You will find him in-game as "Windfell."

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