‘A Minecraft Movie’ Breaks Records With $301 Million Global Opening

The video game adaptation achieved the highest-ever opening weekend for its genre, solidifying Warner Bros.' resurgence despite mixed critical reviews.

A Minecraft Movie earned $157 million domestically and $144 million internationally, totaling $301 million globally in its opening weekend.
The film surpassed Super Mario Bros. Movie's record for the largest opening weekend for a video game adaptation.
Despite mixed critical reviews and a 49% Rotten Tomatoes score, audience reception was strong with a B+ CinemaScore and an 87% audience score.
The movie’s success marks a significant win for Warner Bros., following recent underperforming releases like Mickey 17 and The Alto Knights.
An unfinished version of the film leaked online before its release, but the piracy did not significantly impact its box office performance.