A Minecraft Movie has taken the box office by storm, setting a new record for video game adaptations with its phenomenal opening weekend. Raking in a staggering $157 million, the film toppled The Super Mario Bros. Movie from its historical number-one spot, as reported by Deadline.
This impressive figure accounts for North American ticket sales alone, while globally, the movie brought in an additional $144 million. This brings its worldwide total to an eye-popping $301 million.
Although it’s still early in the year, A Minecraft Movie has already claimed the title of the fourth-largest film of 2025. It will be intriguing to see how it holds its ground against the summer cinematic giants once those releases start rolling in.
There was a time when video game movies struggled to make a dent at the box office. However, times have changed, thanks to blockbusters like Sonic the Hedgehog movies and The Super Mario Bros. Movie proving that these adaptations can be both successful and well-crafted.
When the first reviews of A Minecraft Movie were published, things weren’t looking great. One critic even remarked, “A Minecraft Movie is where that creativity goes to die.”
Despite initial critical skepticism reflected by a 52% Rotten Tomatoes score, audiences seem to be enjoying it much more, as demonstrated by the impressive 87% audience score.
It’s common to see a disparity between critic and audience ratings. Take Warcraft, for instance—it received a mere 29% from critics but fared far better with audiences, scoring 76%.
If you’re a fan of A Minecraft Movie and craving more from this world, don’t get too hung up on the reviews. After all, the substantial earnings might just pave the way for future content.
Now, let’s discuss the marketing magic that helped propel A Minecraft Movie to such heights. In the UK, the promotional strategy left no stone unturned, inundating potential viewers with adverts across a multitude of platforms.
Aside from traditional marketing, the movie partnered with companies like McDonald’s, offering themed items such as the Nether flame sauce to tantalize fans. Stay tuned, as I’ll soon be diving into a full review of this fiery treat and other Minecraft-themed goodies available at McDonald’s.
