In an impressive display of box office strength, the newly released Minecraft Movie has raked in an estimated $300 million (£233 million) worldwide during its opening weekend. This impressive tally comes after prolonged delays for its release, which finally took place on Friday. The film features a prominent cast, including Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Jennifer Coolidge, and has significantly outperformed its production budget of approximately $150 million.
**Minecraft Movie Defies Expectations with $300 Million Opening Weekend**
**Minecraft Movie Defies Expectations with $300 Million Opening Weekend**
The highly anticipated film adaptation of the beloved video game has become a box office phenomenon despite mixed critical reviews.
According to analytics from EntTelligence, nearly half of the film's global earnings were drawn from North America alone. Surprisingly, these impressive box office results have materialized amidst underwhelming critiques, with publications like The Telegraph and The Guardian handing out only two and one star ratings, respectively. The criticisms highlighted that the film was lacking in the charm that made the video game a beloved classic.
Steve Buck, chief strategy officer at EntTelligence, remarked that the film has exceeded all industry projections, noting a notable last-minute surge in ticket sales. The film has proven to resonate with diverse audiences, with approximately 25% of viewers under the age of 13 and over half being male, a combination that Buck noted could bode well for family-friendly films. He stated, "When dads like a family film, that's a good thing," further emphasizing the film's success as it scored the largest domestic opening of 2025, as well as being Warner Bros' biggest opener since 2023.
Minecraft remains a titan in the gaming world, with more than 300 million copies sold globally, and the film explores a storyline where four misfits are transported into the Overworld—the starting point of all Minecraft adventures. Despite a track record of game-to-film adaptations faltering at the box office, titles like Sonic and The Super Mario Bros. Movie have set a precedent for success, setting expectations high for this new entry. Leading actor Jack Black expressed the significance of the project, stating, "This game has been loved by millions all over the world for years now... it's generational."
As the week unfolds, fans are eagerly looking forward to more updates surrounding this cinematic venture.
Steve Buck, chief strategy officer at EntTelligence, remarked that the film has exceeded all industry projections, noting a notable last-minute surge in ticket sales. The film has proven to resonate with diverse audiences, with approximately 25% of viewers under the age of 13 and over half being male, a combination that Buck noted could bode well for family-friendly films. He stated, "When dads like a family film, that's a good thing," further emphasizing the film's success as it scored the largest domestic opening of 2025, as well as being Warner Bros' biggest opener since 2023.
Minecraft remains a titan in the gaming world, with more than 300 million copies sold globally, and the film explores a storyline where four misfits are transported into the Overworld—the starting point of all Minecraft adventures. Despite a track record of game-to-film adaptations faltering at the box office, titles like Sonic and The Super Mario Bros. Movie have set a precedent for success, setting expectations high for this new entry. Leading actor Jack Black expressed the significance of the project, stating, "This game has been loved by millions all over the world for years now... it's generational."
As the week unfolds, fans are eagerly looking forward to more updates surrounding this cinematic venture.
