A Minecraft Movie is turning out to be a huge success at the box office. The family-friendly film has already become the first movie of 2025 to cross $300 million in the United States. But it’s not stopping there. It continues to make big money and has even entered the top five list of the biggest third Fridays in Warner Bros’ history. Want to know more? Keep reading!
A Strong Box Office Run
Released in theaters on April 4, A Minecraft Movie is based on the popular video game. The movie stars Jason Momoa and Jack Black in major roles. Fans and families have been rushing to cinemas, and the film is showing great staying power. It has become one of the top-grossing films of the year so far.
According to industry reports, the film was made on a budget of around $150 million. It has already crossed its breakeven point and is now earning profits. Thanks to the Good Friday holiday and the Easter weekend, the movie saw a big jump in ticket sales. These holidays have helped the movie pull in more family audiences.
A Record-Breaking Third Friday
On its third Friday at the box office, A Minecraft Movie made an impressive $16 million in the U.S. This made it the second-biggest third Friday ever for a movie released in April. It is also the second-highest third Friday total in Warner Bros’ entire history. The only film it couldn’t beat was Barbie, which earned $16.5 million on its third Friday.
Here’s a look at the top 5 third Friday grosses for April releases:
- Avengers: Endgame – $16.2 million
- A Minecraft Movie – $16 million
- Avengers: Infinity War – $16 million
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie – $14.2 million
- The Jungle Book – $10.3 million
The film saw only a 22% drop compared to the previous Friday, showing that word of mouth and audience interest remain strong. As per box office expert Luiz Fernando, A Minecraft Movie is expected to collect between $45 million and $50 million over its third weekend in North America.
Global Success and Career Milestones
So far, the movie has made an incredible $319.3 million in North America alone. On the global front, the film has already crossed $650 million worldwide. These strong numbers have made it one of the biggest releases of 2025.
Both Jason Momoa and Jack Black are enjoying individual career milestones because of this film. For Momoa, this is one of the biggest hits outside his Aquaman series. For Black, it’s another success after Kung Fu Panda and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Final Thoughts
A Minecraft Movie is proving that video game-based films can be massive hits if done right. With exciting visuals, strong performances, and the power of a beloved game, it’s no surprise that fans are coming back for more. As the film continues its strong run, it will be exciting to see how much more it can earn.
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