After several lacklustre weeks in cinemas, particularly marked by the failure of Disney’s Snow White, American theatres have finally seen a surge in attendance thanks to the phenomenal success of Minecraft: The Movie. The film, which stars Jack Black, has not only defied expectations but completely rewritten the record books for video game adaptations.
A Sensational Start
Industry analysts and Warner Bros. had initially forecast an opening weekend of around $114 million for Minecraft. However, the film adaptation of Mojang’s hit game has exceeded these projections by a significant margin, raking in an astonishing $157 million in its first weekend in the United States alone. This marks the strongest domestic opening since Deadpool & Wolverine hit theatres in July 2024.
With this figure, Minecraft: The Movie has become the biggest opening of 2025 so far. It also now holds the title for the sixth highest opening weekend of all time for a non-sequel film, and more impressively, it now boasts the highest US debut for a video game adaptation—surpassing The Super Mario Bros. Movie ($146.3 million), Five Nights at Freddy’s ($80 million), and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 ($72 million).
Global Success
The success of Minecraft isn’t limited to the United States. International markets have added another $144 million, bringing the film’s global first weekend total to a staggering $301 million. Key markets include the United Kingdom ($19.9 million), China ($14.5 million), Mexico ($11.2 million), and Germany ($10.6 million).
These results already outshine the first weekend numbers of several major franchise films, such as Deadpool 2 ($300 million), Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom ($298 million), and Spider-Man: Far From Home ($295 million). While The Super Mario Bros. Movie still holds the top global debut with $375 million, Minecraft is closing in fast.
With a production budget estimated at $150 million, the film has already covered its costs within days. It’s almost certain that Warner Bros. is already considering a sequel. If the movie maintains momentum in its second weekend, analysts believe it could easily cross the $1 billion mark globally—and may even challenge Super Mario Bros.‘ final total of $1.3 billion.
The Rest of the Box Office
Unsurprisingly, no other film came close to Minecraft‘s massive figures. A Working Man, starring Jason Statham, had a respectable second weekend, bringing in $7.2 million—a 53% drop from its debut. It has now earned $44 million worldwide, steadily working towards recouping its relatively modest budget.
Meanwhile, Disney’s Snow White continues to underperform. In its third week, the live-action remake slid to fourth place with just $6 million in weekend earnings, falling short of even the studio’s modest expectations. To date, it has made only $77.4 million in the US and $168 million globally. With a production cost of $270 million, the film is set to result in a significant financial loss for Disney.
Weekend Box Office Chart (Top 5)
| Film | Weekend Gross | US Total | Worldwide Total | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minecraft: The Movie | $157,000,000 | $157,000,000 | $301,000,000 | 1 |
| A Working Man | $7,277,052 | $27,817,000 | $44,417,000 | 2 |
| The Chosen: The Last Supper – Pt.2 | $6,701,939 | $6,701,939 | $6,701,939 | 1 |
| Snow White | $6,087,000 | $77,462,470 | $168,362,470 | 3 |
| The Woman in the Yard | $4,500,000 | $16,666,985 | $16,981,159 | 2 |
As Minecraft: The Movie continues its remarkable run, the box office has found new energy—reminding the industry that video game adaptations, when done right, can deliver blockbuster results.