Minecraft Movie Surpasses Super Mario Bros. with Record-Breaking Domestic Box Office Debut for Video Game Adaptation

The Minecraft Movie has soared past expectations, setting a new record for the biggest domestic debut for a video game adaptation. It eclipsed The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which previously held the title, by earning a staggering $157 million in North American theaters. Starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, who also featured in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this Xbox game adaptation has captivated audiences. The Super Mario Bros. Movie, still the highest-grossing video game adaptation ever, opened with $146 million domestically back in April 2023.

Globally, A Minecraft Movie raked in an additional $144 million from international markets, culminating in a worldwide opening weekend total of $301 million. With a reported production cost of $150 million before marketing expenses, Warner Bros. might already be reaping profits from this blockbuster.

A Minecraft Movie draws its inspiration from Mojang's Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time. Owned by Microsoft, this sandbox game continues to be a global sensation and has released movie tie-in DLC to further engage fans during the film's launch.

IGN's review of A Minecraft Movie awarded it a 6/10, stating, "Napoleon Dynamite director Jared Hess puts a surprisingly specific and funny comic spin on A Minecraft Movie’s kid-friendly adventure, especially in its less antic first half."

For those who have watched the film, IGN provides an in-depth look at A Minecraft Movie Ending and Post-Credits Scene Explained, featuring insights from Director Jared Hess and Minecraft's Torfi Frans Ólafsson.

In other news, Disney's live-action Snow White is facing potential disaster with a disappointing opening weekend, totaling $168.4 million globally ($77.5 million domestic and $90.9 million international). With a hefty $250 million production budget, a comeback akin to Mufasa: The Lion King seems unlikely.