Despite receiving poor reviews, the film, featuring big names, has outperformed industry expectations and captivated family audiences.
**Minecraft Movie Breaks Records at Box Office Despite Mixed Reactions**
**Minecraft Movie Breaks Records at Box Office Despite Mixed Reactions**
The highly anticipated Minecraft film achieves impressive box office numbers, illustrating the power of fandom.
In an impressive display of box office strength, the Minecraft Movie has raked in an estimated $300 million (£233 million) globally during its opening weekend. Warner Bros' highly awaited adaptation of the successful video game made its theatrical debut on Friday after experiencing significant delays. Featuring an all-star cast that includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Jennifer Coolidge, the film's earnings surpass its reported production budget of $150 million.
Data from EntTelligence highlights that nearly half of the total earnings came from North American audiences. Interestingly, these figures have emerged despite predominantly lukewarm reviews from critics. The Telegraph gave the film two stars while the Guardian rated it a mere one star, critiquing its lack of charm and cohesion compared to the beloved video game.
Nonetheless, audience turnout has been strong. Steve Buck, chief strategy officer at EntTelligence, noted the film's unexpected success, stating it "overperformed all industry projections" and resonated with diverse demographics. About a quarter of the audience was under 13, and more than half were male. Buck also pointed out that when parents enjoy a family film, it indicates broader appeal.
With this weekend's figures, the Minecraft Movie marks the largest domestic opening of 2025 and serves as Warner Bros' biggest opening since 2023. The film follows the journey of a quartet of misfits transported through a mysterious portal into Minecraft's Overworld, linking it closely to one of the most popular video games globally, which has sold over 300 million copies.
The history of game-to-film adaptations has been mixed, with many flops, though successes like Sonic and The Super Mario Bros Movie have shown promise. Ahead of the film's release, Jack Black acknowledged the pressure to please the game's massive fanbase, recognizing the cultural significance of Minecraft for generations of players.
