A Minecraft movie achieves the best opening weekend in the U.S. for a video game adaptation.
The Minecraft movie managed to earn $301 million worldwide during its opening weekend.
A Minecraft Movie premiered this weekend and has been a resounding success, grossing $301 million worldwide, of which $157 million comes from the United States. The film has already surpassed its production budget of $150 million. It is expected that its performance will be better than that of the Super Mario Bros. movie, which currently holds the record for the most successful animated film.
The film, which initially did not receive a positive reception due to its early trailers, has managed to make an unexpected turnaround. Starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Jennifer Coolidge, among others, it is directed by Jared Hess, known for his cult films such as Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre. The plot follows Steve, the main character from the famous video game, played by Jack Black, and a group of four misfit characters who are transported through a portal to the Overworld.
For those who have played Minecraft, many of the elements presented in the movie will be familiar. A Minecraft Movie is celebrated as a tribute to one of the most popular video games on the planet, showcasing the iconic blocks, adorable square-shaped creatures, and the Piglins, a race of humanoid creatures resembling pigs from the Nether.
The idea of bringing Minecraft to the big screen emerged in 2014 when Markus Pearsson, known as Notch, announced that he was in negotiations with Warner Bros Pictures to develop the project. Over the years, the film changed studios until it found its home at Legendary Entertainment around 2022. Although it took time to complete the project, the final result has proven to be successful.
A Minecraft Movie was released on April 4 and has experienced astonishing success that is likely to increase in the coming weeks as more fans flock to theaters.
