In a surprising twist, the Minecraft Movie has stormed the box office, grossing an estimated $300 million (£233 million) during its opening weekend, even though reviews were lukewarm. Produced by Warner Bros, this much-anticipated film hit theaters on Friday after a series of delays and features a star-studded lineup, including Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Jennifer Coolidge.
Notably, about half of the movie's revenue came from North America, as per the latest reports from EntTelligence, which highlighted the film's impressive earnings despite an initial production budget of $150 million. Critics have generally given the film poor reviews, with The Telegraph rating it two stars and the Guardian a mere one star, critiquing its lack of the charm found in the beloved video game.
However, families flock to theaters in droves, showing that the film resonates with various audiences. "It has definitely overperformed all industry projections," said Steve Buck from EntTelligence, noting a substantial late surge in ticket sales. He mentioned that a significant portion of the audience was under 13, with males making up over half of the viewers.
The Minecraft Movie boasts the largest domestic opening of 2025 and is Warner Bros’ most successful release since 2023. As the story revolves around four misfits pulled into the enchanting Overworld, it aims to capture the hearts of the game's 300 million fans worldwide.
Reflecting on the film's significance, Jack Black expressed the immense pressure to deliver a movie that meets the expectations of a multi-generational fanbase. Given that many adaptations of video games into films have flopped, the success of Minecraft alongside hits like Sonic and The Super Mario Bros Movie redefines possibilities in this genre, delighting audiences young and old alike.
Notably, about half of the movie's revenue came from North America, as per the latest reports from EntTelligence, which highlighted the film's impressive earnings despite an initial production budget of $150 million. Critics have generally given the film poor reviews, with The Telegraph rating it two stars and the Guardian a mere one star, critiquing its lack of the charm found in the beloved video game.
However, families flock to theaters in droves, showing that the film resonates with various audiences. "It has definitely overperformed all industry projections," said Steve Buck from EntTelligence, noting a substantial late surge in ticket sales. He mentioned that a significant portion of the audience was under 13, with males making up over half of the viewers.
The Minecraft Movie boasts the largest domestic opening of 2025 and is Warner Bros’ most successful release since 2023. As the story revolves around four misfits pulled into the enchanting Overworld, it aims to capture the hearts of the game's 300 million fans worldwide.
Reflecting on the film's significance, Jack Black expressed the immense pressure to deliver a movie that meets the expectations of a multi-generational fanbase. Given that many adaptations of video games into films have flopped, the success of Minecraft alongside hits like Sonic and The Super Mario Bros Movie redefines possibilities in this genre, delighting audiences young and old alike.
