Summary
- A Minecraft Movie was a box office hit, making $940 million worldwide.
- The film broke records for video game adaptations, but it will fall short of $1 billion at the box office.
- A sequel to A Minecraft Movie is already in development, with a franchise set to continue its success.
As A Minecraft Movie brings its record-breaking box office run to a close, it still looks to miss out on one last milestone. The movie is an adaptation of the popular video game Minecraft, bringing it to life with Jack Black as Steve alongside Jason Momoa. The story sees a group of youngsters pulled through a portal, which brings them to a world that looks like the game, where they embark on an unexpected adventure with Steve.
When A Minecraft Movie hit theaters in April, it set a record for the largest theatrical opening for a movie based on a video game, making $162.75 million. It continued to put up impressive numbers, with Warner Bros. Even keeping it from heading to VOD platforms longer than most features in the current cinematic era. The movie even released a Block Party Edition, which encouraged the rambunctious theater antics that saw A Minecraft Movie grabbing headlines early on, with the film's director even commenting on theatergoers' etiquette. However, even with the continued financial success and positive word of mouth, A Minecraft Movie may miss a substantial box office record.
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As reported by Collider, the worldwide box office for A Minecraft Movie is just over $940 million. With the summer movie season kicking off with big releases like Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning and Lilo & Stitch taking screens from Minecraft, the movie's financial windfall looks to be coming to an end. While A Minecraft Movie will likely hold onto some cinema screens in the coming weeks, the film is now available to rent from the comfort of your home, where it will likely thrive. However, this also means that A Minecraft Movie is unlikely to reach the $1 billion box office it had set its sights on, despite its unexpected returns upon opening.
A Minecraft Movie Is Still A Success & A Sequel Is Coming
While A Minecraft Movie may not hit the $1 billion milestone, which is a rare feat, it is far from a box office failure. It beat opening weekend expectations and saw critics' middling reviews stomped out by rabid game fans who couldn't get enough, showering the film with praise. A Minecraft Movie is also a success for video game adaptations, as with recent lackluster fare like Borderlands, it proves that there's merit to be found when beloved IPs are properly translated for the fans.
The success of A Minecraft Movie has also seen Warner Bros. And director Jared Hess announce that plans for a sequel are already being developed. While no word has been shared on when audiences may see a follow-up, the IP has proven successful beyond the game, meaning the door is wide open for Minecraft content. Now that the movie is available on VOD, it may also find new audiences of people who may have chosen to skip the rowdy theaters during its theatrical run, marking a new wave of revenue. No matter its final box office haul, A Minecraft Movie has proven itself as one of the year's biggest surprises, and fans are eager for more.
A Minecraft Movie
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- April 4, 2025
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
Cast
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Jason MomoaGarrett -
Jack BlackSteve
WHERE TO WATCH
Source: Collider