A Minecraft Movie has broken the record previously held by 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie for the biggest domestic box office opening of a video game adaptation. The film, released in theaters on Friday, generated $157 million in the US during its opening weekend, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. A Minecraft Movie has also performed well internationally, with THR stating that it has earned a total of $301 million worldwide. In comparison, The Super Mario Bros. Movie earned $146 million domestically and $377 million globally.
The cast of A Minecraft Movie includes Jack Black, Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers, Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, and Jennifer Coolidge. Despite initial low expectations from the trailers, Engadget’s Devindra Hardawar discovered that the film is actually a quality kids’ movie that promotes creativity in a world that often discourages free-thinking individuals. You can find the full review here.
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