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Minecraft Movie Surpasses Super Mario Bros. with Record Video Game Film Debut

Author : Madison
May 13,2025

The Minecraft Movie has shattered box office records, surpassing The Super Mario Bros. Movie to claim the title of the biggest domestic debut for a video game adaptation. Starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, who also featured in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this Xbox game adaptation raked in an impressive $157 million in North American theaters alone. This figure eclipses The Super Mario Bros. Movie's domestic opening of $146 million in April 2023, although the latter still holds the record as the highest-grossing video game adaptation overall.

Internationally, A Minecraft Movie added another $144 million, bringing its global opening weekend total to a staggering $301 million. With a production budget of $150 million before marketing, the film is already on track to be profitable for Warner Bros.

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Adapted from Mojang's Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, A Minecraft Movie taps into the enduring popularity of the Microsoft-owned sandbox game. To further capitalize on the film's success, movie tie-in DLC has been released, enhancing the gaming experience for fans.

IGN's review of A Minecraft Movie awarded it a 6/10, praising director Jared Hess for infusing the kid-friendly adventure with a unique and humorous comic flair, especially in the film's more subdued first half. If you've seen the movie, don't miss IGN's detailed explanation of A Minecraft Movie's ending and post-credits scene, featuring insights from director Jared Hess and Minecraft's Torfi Frans Ólafsson.

In contrast, Disney's live-action Snow White has faced a disappointing opening weekend, with global earnings reaching only $168.4 million ($77.5 million domestic and $90.9 million international). Given its hefty $250 million production budget, a miraculous recovery akin to Mufasa: The Lion King seems unlikely.

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