'A Minecraft Movie' Breaks Records with $58 Million Opening Day

The video game adaptation is projected to surpass $150 million domestically in its opening weekend, setting new benchmarks for the genre and revitalizing the 2025 box office.

• 'A Minecraft Movie' achieved the largest opening day of 2025 with $58 million, surpassing 'Captain America: Brave New World.'
• The film is projected to earn over $150 million domestically in its opening weekend, potentially setting a new record for the biggest three-day debut for a video game adaptation.
• Strong international performance, including a top debut in China, positions the movie for significant global success, with projections pointing to $300 million worldwide by the weekend's end.
• Audience enthusiasm remains high, with an 86% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, despite mixed critical reviews.
• The film's success is helping to reduce the 2025 domestic box office deficit and solidifying Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment's partnership on blockbuster productions.

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