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‘A Minecraft Movie’ Becomes 2025’s Top-Grossing Film in Just 10 Days

The video game adaptation has earned $550 million globally, revitalizing Warner Bros. and setting new records for the genre.

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows a scene from "A Minecraft Movie." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
The Nether in Minecraft movie
Danielle Brooks, Jason Momoa, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, Emma Myers on a castle balcony in A Minecraft Movie
US actor Jason Momoa and his mother Coni Momoa pose ahead of the world premiere of 'The Minecraft Movie' in London, on March 30, 2025

Overview

  • ‘A Minecraft Movie’ has grossed $281 million domestically and $550 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of 2025 so far after only 10 days in theaters.
  • The film broke records with a $163 million opening weekend, surpassing all previous video game adaptations, including ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie.’
  • Maintaining strong momentum, it earned $80 million in its second weekend, a 50% drop from its debut, which is typical for major blockbusters.
  • The success of the film has been instrumental in revitalizing Warner Bros. after a challenging start to the year with underperforming releases.
  • With its trajectory, the film is expected to challenge the $1 billion global milestone, further solidifying its blockbuster status and franchise potential.