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 appeared in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this Xbox game adaptation raked in an impressive $157 million in North American theaters. In comparison, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which holds the record as the highest-grossing video game adaptation to date, opened with $146 million domestically back in April 2023.
Globally, A Minecraft Movie added $144 million from international markets, culminating in a staggering worldwide opening weekend total of $301 million. With a production budget of $150 million, not including marketing expenses, the film is already on the path to profitability for Warner Bros.
A Minecraft Movie draws its inspiration from Mojang's Minecraft, recognized as the best-selling video game of all time. Owned by Microsoft, this sandbox game remains a global favorite and features movie tie-in DLC to enhance the excitement surrounding the film's release.
IGN awarded A Minecraft Movie a 6/10 rating. Our review praised director Jared Hess, known for Napoleon Dynamite, for infusing the film with a unique and humorous comic twist, particularly in the first half of this family-friendly adventure.
For those who have experienced the movie, IGN offers an in-depth analysis with A Minecraft Movie Ending and Post-Credits Scene Explained, featuring insights from director Jared Hess and Minecraft's Torfi Frans Ólafsson.
On the other hand, Disney's live-action Snow White appears headed for box office disappointment, with global earnings reaching only $168.4 million ($77.5 million domestic and $90.9 million international). Given its hefty $250 million production budget, a miraculous turnaround akin to that of Mufasa: The Lion King seems unlikely.
