A Minecraft Movie has shattered box office records, surpassing The Super Mario Bros. Movie to claim the title of the largest domestic opening weekend for a video game adaptation ever. 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 America. This figure eclipses the $146 million opening weekend haul of The Super Mario Bros. Movie back in April 2023, which still holds the record for the highest-grossing video game adaptation to date.
Globally, A Minecraft Movie added another $144 million from international markets, resulting in a worldwide opening weekend total of $301 million. With a production budget of $150 million before marketing expenses, the film is potentially already in the black for Warner Bros.
Based on 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. The film's release is complemented by movie tie-in DLC, further engaging fans.IGN's review of A Minecraft Movie scored it a 6/10, praising director Jared Hess for infusing the film with a unique and humorous take on the kid-friendly adventure, particularly in the more subdued first half. For those who have seen the movie, IGN offers an in-depth look at 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 is facing challenges at the box office. With a global total of $168.4 million ($77.5 million domestic and $90.9 million international) and a hefty $250 million production budget, the film's prospects of a comeback akin to Mufasa: The Lion King seem slim.
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