A Minecraft Movie achieved remarkable success during its opening weekend, selling $157 million in tickets across North America and an additional $144 million internationally, totaling $301 million globally. This exceeded initial projections and not only marked the biggest opening of 2025 but also broke the record for video game adaptations, surpassing The Super Mario Bros. Movie. As school spring breaks continue, the film is expected to maintain strong attendance. Directed by Jared Hess and featuring prominent actors, it signals a strong audience demand for wholesome family entertainment, showcasing the power of popular franchises.
We're just thrilled that audiences are responding and that everyone's going to the theater, said Pamela Abdy, co-chair and CEO of the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group.
People really want an escape, especially when it involves the whole family. Nothing is guaranteed in the movie business, but an offering based on the best-selling video game of all time makes for a good start.
DeLuca said it's one of the broadest playing movies they've ever seen, meaning it's working in all sizes of cinemas all over the world.
The PG-rated movie, directed by Jared Hess, cost a reported $150 million to make, not including marketing and promotion expenses.
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