Warner Bros.’ A Minecraft Movie has smashed all expectations, raking in a jaw-dropping $157 million at the U.S. box office and $144 million overseas, for a worldwide total of $301 million. This epic debut dethroned previous video game adaptation records and gave life to the box office that had been feeling seriously deflated.



Helmed by Jared Hess—famed for indie hits like Napoleon Dynamite—this film stars an all-star cast featuring Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Jennifer Coolidge, and more. Inspired by the mega-popular Mojang Studios video game Minecraft, the story follows a group that’s plunged through a portal into the Minecraft realm. Determined to make it back home, they team up with a master crafter, portrayed by Black as the iconic character Steve.

Legendary Pictures joined forces with Warner Bros. for this mega-project, throwing down 25 percent of the reported $150 million budget. With A Minecraft Movie now reigning supreme, industry insiders are celebrating a fresh surge of hype at the theaters.