‘A Minecraft Movie’ Delivers Hollywood a Major Box Office Hit
‘A Minecraft Movie’ grossed $301 million globally in its opening weekend, marking the biggest film debut of 2025 and significantly narrowing Hollywood's box office deficit.
Published on April 7, 2025
Released on April 6, 2025, 'A Minecraft Movie' made a blockbuster impact with a global debut of $301 million, including $157 million domestically and $144 million internationally. Directed by Jared Hess and starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, the PG-rated film brings the popular video game to life, setting a new record for the highest-grossing opening for a video game adaptation.
Despite mixed critical reviews, the film earned a B+ CinemaScore and saw strong attendance from younger viewers, with 64% of the audience under 25. Its impressive performance not only marked the biggest opening of 2025 but also helped reduce Hollywood's box office deficit from 13% to 5%, reaffirming the sustained appeal of video game adaptations at the box office.