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“A Minecraft Movie” earned the biggest opening weekend since “Moana 2” with $157 million domestic and $301 million worldwide.
Boston Herald |
In its first few days in theaters, the movie earned a staggering $157 million in ticket sales from theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Engadget |
The new movie, which was released in theaters on Friday, raked in $157 million in the US in its opening weekend, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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'A Minecraft Movie' breaks box office records: Biggest video game movie opening ever
"A Minecraft Movie" is a smash hit at the box office, and it has set a new record for video game adaptations on the big screen.
‘Minecraft’ Exploded to $157 Million-Plus Box Office Weekend by Becoming ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ on Steroids
What fueled "A Minecraft Movie" to a record-breaking $157 million opening weekend? Social media buzz, Gen Z and Jack Black.
A Minecraft Movie opens to $157 million at the U.S. box office, a new record for game adaptations
The worldwide total for A Minecraft Movie sits at just over $300 million. The film stars Jack Black as Steve and follows a group of humans who find themselves in the world of Minecraft. The movie has gone viral on social media thanks to easter eggs, memes, and other references to the source material.
Audience digs ‘A Minecraft Movie’
Hollywood needed “A Minecraft Movie” to be a hit, and it delivered in its opening weekend, significantly narrowing this year’s box office deficit.
Hollywood lands a much-needed box office hit with ‘A Minecraft Movie’
The main characters are transported into an imaginative dimension called the Overworld and need to go on a dangerous, and immensely silly, adventure to get home.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ is on track for a $135M opening weekend
The big screen adaptation of video game mega-franchise Minecraft brought in $58 million on Friday, putting it on track for a $135 million opening weekend
A Minecraft Movie just set a new record with the biggest opening ever for a video game adaptation in the US
The movie has reportedly pulled in $301 million globally, with $157 million of that coming from its US opening.
Critics slammed it, but A Minecraft Movie just broke a box office record
The opening weekend of A Minecraft Movie was the best ever for a movie based on a video game. A Minecraft Movie smashed records over its opening weekend. The film saw the biggest opening weekend ever for a movie based on a video game.
'A Minecraft Movie' blows up weekend box office with $157M haul
A Minecraft Movie smashes opening weekend records with a $157M domestic debut! Discover how it topped video game adaptations globally with $301M.
The first reviews of “A Minecraft Movie” are in, and they are not as bad as many expected
The first reviews of "A Minecraft Movie" are less negative than expected, though they don't put it in the world of good recent adaptations.
Cinema issues Minecraft warning as police are called to ‘disruptive’ screenings
A UK cinema has been forced to issue a warning after a TikTok trend saw screenings of A Minecraft Movie plagued by “disruptive behaviour”. The film, based on the record-breaking popular game, Minecraft, stars Jack Black and Jason Momoa as they are pulled through a portal into a cubic world.
Jack Black says he was shaken by the reception to Minecraft movie trailer
Jack Black says the public reception to the Minecraft movie has left him unsure of whether it will be well-received.
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A Minecraft Movie's Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Out & It’s Surprisingly Divisive
A Minecraft Movie has a divisive Rotten Tomatoes score of 53%, lower than expected. Some critics found the film fun and great for families, while others felt it lacked creativity. Critics have mixed opinions on the movie's entertainment value, but audience reception may differ.
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'Minecraft: the movie' builds massive opening weekend success
"Minecraft: The Movie" enjoyed an outstanding opening weekend, easily surpassing expectations and dethroning "Super Mario Bros." as the highest-grossing video game movie. The reception in theatres has been extraordinary.
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After The Minecraft Movie's Success, What Other Xbox IP Should Get The Film Treatment?
Back in late March, Microsoft Gaming CEO and Xbox boss Phil Spencer told Variety that his team was learning from experiences like Minecraft, Halo and Fallout when it comes to the film and TV space, and the intention is to do more.
In North America, A Minecraft Movie collected a massive $157 million on its debut weekend.
In North America, A Minecraft Movie collected a massive $157 million on its debut weekend and $144 million overseas.
To 3D/4DX Or Not To 3D/4DX: Buy The Right A Minecraft Movie Ticket
Thinking of this picture as an overall concept, A Minecraft Movie feels like it’d be built for 3D and 4DX. Surely an open world crafting simulator that’s seen people build their own rollercoasters would be amenable to the added bells and whistles of these twin formats.
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