The Minecraft Movie has shattered records at the box office, surpassing The Super Mario Bros. Movie to claim the largest domestic opening weekend ever for a video game adaptation.
Starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black (who also appeared in The Super Mario Bros. Movie), this Xbox game adaptation exceeded projections with a staggering $157 million debut across North American theaters. For comparison, The Super Mario Bros. Movie previously held the record with $146 million domestic earnings during its April 2023 opening, while remaining the highest-grossing video game adaptation worldwide.
Internationally, The Minecraft Movie added $144 million for a combined global opening weekend of $301 million. With reported production costs of $150 million (excluding worldwide marketing), Warner Bros. has likely already recouped its investment.
The film adaptation draws from Mojang's Minecraft, the all-time best-selling video game. Microsoft's iconic sandbox title remains globally popular, offering special movie-themed DLC coinciding with the film's release.
IGN's review scored The Minecraft Movie 6/10, stating: "Director Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite) injects refreshing humor into this family-friendly adventure, particularly during its more restrained first act."
Fans who've seen the film can explore IGN's exclusive breakdowns featuring director Jared Hess and Minecraft's Torfi Frans Ólafsson explaining the movie's ending and post-credits scene.
In contrast, Disney's live-action Snow White faces disappointing returns after its opening weekend, currently standing at $168.4 million globally ($77.5 million domestic/$90.9 million international). Given its rumored $250 million budget, replicating Mufasa: The Lion King's box office recovery appears unlikely.
