A Minecraft Movie leveled up at the box office, collecting a blockbuster $157 million in its opening weekend and setting a new record for the biggest domestic debut of the year. The film’s impressive start surpasses Disney’s Captain America: Brave New World and Universal’s Super Mario Bros. Movie, which previously held the top spots.
Starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, the PG fantasy comedy follows a group of misfits pulled through a portal into a cubic world guided by expert crafter Steve (Black). Despite mixed reviews, the film drew in a broad audience, appealing to younger and older adults alike.
Warner Bros. has struck gold with its marketing campaign, which resulted in the largest third-party partnership in the company’s history. The promotional effort worked with 45 brands, including McDonalds and Doritos, to bring the film to the masses.
The Minecraft Movie’s success is a welcome relief for Hollywood, which has been struggling with box office revenues lagging behind previous years. According to Comscore, ticket sales are currently 5.3% behind 2024 and 35% behind 2019.
Other films in theaters fared less well, with Jason Statham’s action thriller A Working Man collecting $7.2 million from 3,262 theaters and Disney’s live-action Snow White tumbling to fourth place with $6 million from 3,750 venues.
The film’s director, Jared Hess, expressed his excitement about the film’s performance, saying it’s a testament to its ability to connect with audiences. Legendary Entertainment’s chair Mary Parent added that when a film “connects with the culture,” it takes on a life of its own.
As the Minecraft Movie continues to dominate at the box office, it’s clear that Warner Bros.’ marketing efforts paid off, and the film has officially cracked the code for turning video game adaptations into big-screen events.
Source: https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/minecraft-movie-box-office-record-breaking-opening-weekend-1236361020