The Minecraft Movie is turning out to be one of the biggest surprises of the year. With its steady performance at the box office, the film is not just making money—it’s making history. Starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, this video game adaptation has become one of the highest-grossing PG-rated movies of all time.
Released in theatres on April 4, 2025, A Minecraft Movie has been holding strong at #3 on the domestic box office chart for weeks now. Its consistent performance proves that video game movies can not only entertain but also earn big numbers around the world.
The movie has now reached a global total of $910.16 million, passing several big-name films along the way. Most notably, it has overtaken Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, which earned $882.7 million worldwide after its release in 2002. That film, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, was the second installment in the Harry Potter franchise and once ranked #25 among all PG-rated movies in terms of box office earnings.
But A Minecraft Movie didn’t stop there. It also beat several other popular family films, including Inside Out and two movies from the Ice Age series. This makes it the 23rd highest-grossing PG-rated film of all time.
Minecraft Movie Box Office Breakdown:
- Domestic (US) earnings: $409.16 million
- Overseas earnings: $501 million
- Global total: $910.16 million
- Production budget: $150 million
Thanks to its strong fanbase, fun adventure storyline, and big-name stars like Jason Momoa and Jack Black, the movie has clearly struck a chord with audiences around the globe. What’s even more impressive is that it has earned almost double the domestic total of Chamber of Secrets, which had made $262.64 million in the US.
As of May 13, 2025, A Minecraft Movie is also available for rent and video-on-demand (VOD), making it even more accessible to fans who want to enjoy the action at home. This digital release could help it earn even more in the coming weeks.
To break into the top 20 highest-grossing PG-rated films, the movie would need to pass Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, which made $941.05 million worldwide. Given the movie’s current momentum and its availability on digital platforms, this goal seems very reachable.
Why This Matters
The success of A Minecraft Movie shows that video game adaptations can work both critically and commercially. For years, many video game-based movies have failed to impress. But with recent hits like Sonic the Hedgehog, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and now Minecraft, the trend seems to be changing.
This is a big win not just for fans of Minecraft, but also for the future of video game movies. With the right cast, strong storytelling, and fan support, they can break records and even outperform long-beloved franchises like Harry Potter.
So, if you haven’t seen A Minecraft Movie yet, this might be the perfect time to join the global phenomenon that’s building its way to the billion-dollar club—brick by brick.
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