Let’s be real — no one saw A Minecraft Movie going this hard. Despite mixed reviews, the film absolutely dominated its opening weekend. With a $157 million domestic debut and an additional $144 million internationally, the total came to a mind-blowing $301 million globally in just three days.
That makes it the third highest-grossing film of 2025 already, only trailing Captain America: Brave New World and Ne Zha 2. Yeah… it’s that serious.
💸 Let’s Talk Numbers
- Domestic: $157 million
- International: $144 million
- Worldwide Total: $301 million
- Budget: Roughly $150 million
It basically made back its budget in one weekend and is well on its way to smashing the $375 million break-even point. At this pace, it might even cross a billion if the hype holds.
🧲 What Pulled Audiences In?
1. The Minecraft Fanbase Is Built Different
This isn’t just a video game; it’s a worldwide phenomenon. Minecraft has been around since 2009, and its player base spans from kids to adults. The built-in fandom showed up hard.
2. The Cast Is Star-Studded
Jack Black as Steve, along with Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, Jennifer Coolidge, and Danielle Brooks? That’s not just casting — that’s marketing gold.
3. Story + Nostalgia Combo
The film doesn’t just ride the game’s popularity — it builds a fun, lighthearted story around it. Misfits getting sucked into the Overworld adds an adventurous twist that clicks with both longtime fans and new viewers.
🚨 It Beat Mario — For Real
Until now, The Super Mario Bros. Movie held the record with a $146 million opening. Minecraft just passed that by $9 million, setting a new record for biggest opening weekend for a video game movie. It’s a massive win for fans and the studio alike.
📉 Projections Were Way Off
Here’s the craziest part: Experts projected Minecraft to make only around $60 million domestically during its opening weekend. That would’ve been a solid debut, sure — but what we got instead was $157 million. That’s almost triple the estimate, which rarely happens for a film based on a game.
🎬 Is a Billion-Dollar Run Coming?
It’s early, but with this kind of heat, A Minecraft Movie might actually dethrone Mario’s $1.3 billion box office record. Sequels, spin-offs, maybe even a cinematic universe — everything’s on the table now.