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.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ debuts with a record-breaking $157M at the domestic box office.
It marks the biggest box office 3-day opening for a video game film adaptation. pic.twitter.com/onMdZRY9KP
— Pop Base (@PopBase) April 6, 2025
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.
