The Minecraft Movie has emerged as a box office phenomenon, generating approximately $300 million (£233 million) worldwide during its debut weekend. The film, inspired by the immensely popular video game franchise, was long awaited and finally premiered last Friday. It features a notable cast, including Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Jennifer Coolidge, and its earnings significantly surpass its estimated production budget of $150 million.
Approximately half of the film’s total revenue was generated in North America, according to data from EntTelligence. Despite receiving mixed to poor reviews—The Telegraph awarded it two stars, lamenting the absent charm of the original game, while The Guardian rated it just one star, describing it as feeling disjointed—the film attracted large family audiences eager for entertainment.
Steve Buck, EntTelligence's chief strategy officer, noted the film exceeded all industry forecasts, enjoying a late surge in ticket sales. He commented on its broad appeal, with nearly a quarter of attendees under 13 years old and more than half identifying as male. "When dads enjoy a family film, it indicates success," he remarked to BBC News, calling it the largest domestic opening for 2025 and the highest for Warner Bros since 2023.
Minecraft stands as one of the best-selling video games globally, with sales surpassing 300 million copies, according to Statista. The film narrates the adventures of four misfit characters transported through a mysterious portal into the Overworld, the game's starting point. Historically, adaptations from video games to film have seen mixed outcomes; however, successes like Sonic and The Super Mario Bros Movie showed that fans could embrace these transitions.
In promotional materials before the launch, Jack Black highlighted the challenge of meeting fans' expectations. "Millions have loved this game for years, and this movie means a lot because it carries generational significance," he stated.
