The Minecraft Movie has shattered box office records, surpassing The Super Mario Bros. Movie to claim the title of the biggest domestic debut for a video game adaptation. Starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, who also featured in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this Xbox game adaptation raked in an impressive $157 million at North American theaters. This eclipses the $146 million opening weekend haul of The Super Mario Bros. Movie from April 2023, which still holds the record as the highest-grossing video game adaptation to date.
Globally, A Minecraft Movie added another $144 million from international markets, bringing its worldwide opening weekend total to a staggering $301 million. With a production budget of $150 million, not including marketing costs, the film is likely already in the black for Warner Bros.
Based on Mojang's Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, A Minecraft Movie capitalizes on the enduring popularity of the Microsoft-owned sandbox game. The film's launch is accompanied by movie tie-in DLC, enhancing the gaming experience for fans.
IGN's review of A Minecraft Movie awarded it a 6/10, praising director Jared Hess for infusing the kid-friendly adventure with a unique and humorous comic flair, particularly in the film's more subdued first half. If you've seen the movie, don't miss IGN's detailed analysis of A Minecraft Movie's Ending and Post-Credits Scene, featuring insights from director Jared Hess and Minecraft's Torfi Frans Ólafsson.
On the other hand, Disney's live-action adaptation of Snow White is facing potential disaster at the box office. After a disappointing opening weekend, the film has only reached $168.4 million globally, with $77.5 million from domestic markets and $90.9 million internationally. Given its hefty $250 million production budget, a miraculous recovery akin to that of Mufasa: The Lion King seems unlikely.
