A Minecraft Movie opens to $157 million at the U.S. box office, a new record for game adaptations

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Over the weekend, a movie based on the popular video game Minecraft premiered in cinemas worldwide, marking the first time the classic game has been translated into feature film format. Though reviews of the film have varied, it has managed to draw large crowds to theaters. In its opening weekend, A Minecraft Movie grossed an impressive $157 million at U.S. box offices, establishing a new benchmark for video game adaptations.

On Sunday morning, it was reported by outlets such as Deadline that a Minecraft movie had earned an impressive $157 million at the box office over its opening weekend. This figure surpassed the previous record held by The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which made $146 million in 2023 when it was released domestically. Box Office Mojo also provided additional numbers.

globally, the box office earnings for the Minecraft Movie surpass $300 million. In this film, Jack Black portrays Steve, leading a band of humans who discover themselves in the realm of Minecraft. The movie has gained immense popularity on social media due to its hidden references, memes, and homages to the original content.

The recently released movie based on Minecraft is an illustration of how popular video games can lead to big-screen blockbusters. At this moment, there’s no information about a follow-up, but considering its impressive box office performance, it seems likely that Minecraft will receive the same franchise expansion as other successful video game adaptations.

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2025-04-07 17:57