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A Minecraft Movie Scores $100M+ Opening Weekend

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By Web Desk Published April 5, 2025 3 Min Read
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A Minecraft movie has taken the U.S. box office by storm, earning over $100 million in its opening weekend and securing the top film debut of 2025.

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have released a bold adaptation of the beloved video game, which premiered in 4,200 theatres. The film has outperformed both “Captain America: Brave New World” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s.”

‘A Minecraft Movie’ digs biggest preview for videogame movie ever with $10.55M

More details here: https://t.co/sFTcPgxH4t pic.twitter.com/0FKicdui0j

— Deadline (@DEADLINE) April 4, 2025

Minecraft earned $10.55 million in its Thursday previews, surpassing Freddy’s previous record of $10.3 million. By Friday’s midday, the film’s earnings reached $50 million, with estimates continuing to rise.

“A Minecraft Movie” is targeting $70 million to $80 million in its domestic opening weekend.

The film should add another $65 million-plus at the international box office for a total of $135 million to $150 million globally. The film cost $150 million to produce and plenty more… pic.twitter.com/ZiSYGq3Gpb

— Variety (@Variety) April 2, 2025

Directed by Jared Hess, the film has a budget of $150 million and features a cast that includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, and Danielle Brooks. The story follows four quirky teens who are transported into Minecraft’s Overworld. They must use the game’s iconic mechanics to survive and find their way home. Global projections estimate the film’s debut will reach $150 million, indicating a substantial return on investment.

"Minecraft fans should stick to the game, and moviegoers should spend their money elsewhere" pic.twitter.com/n2mfufhUBn

— Dexerto (@Dexerto) April 2, 2025

Critics have given it a lukewarm score of 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, but fans are fully supportive. PostTrak ratings show strong approval from Gen Z and families, buoyed by an impressive 772 million social media interactions and the star power of Jason Momoa, Black, and Myers, who collectively have 60 million followers.

Read: Disney’s Live-Action Snow White Flops with Critics and Box Office

The surge in social media engagement has surpassed traditional benchmarks, solidifying A Minecraft Movie as the anticipated box office leader for 2025.

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