The live-action Minecraft Movie is making big waves at the box office! Starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, this video game adaptation is off to a historic start, earning record-breaking numbers in just its first few days in theaters. Released on February 14, the movie has already taken over the title of biggest opening weekend for a video game-based movie, surpassing the debut of The Super Mario Bros Movie.
A Minecraft Movie’s Box Office Is Smashing Records
According to trade expert Luiz Fernando, A Minecraft Movie collected a massive $10 million on its first Monday. That makes it the second-highest first Monday ever for a video game movie, just behind Sonic the Hedgehog, which made $12 million on Presidents Day in 2020. Even though the film saw a sharp 78.4% drop from Sunday to Monday, the overall numbers remain impressive.
In just four days, the Minecraft adaptation earned $172.8 million in North America alone. With this momentum, the film is set to overtake Sonic the Hedgehog 2—which made $190.87 million domestically—in less than a week. Sonic 2 was released in 2022 and directed by Jeff Fowler. It was also a huge hit, receiving positive reviews and collecting over $405 million worldwide, including $214.5 million internationally.
Jason Momoa’s Minecraft Movie to Become 2025’s Highest-Grossing Film in the US
If current trends continue, A Minecraft Movie will surpass $200 million in the US in just seven days, making it the highest-grossing film of 2025 in North America. It’s even set to beat the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World in terms of domestic earnings.
So far, the international box office for the Minecraft film stands at $150.7 million, which—when added to the domestic total—brings its global box office to $323.38 million. This massive success in just a few days proves that the Minecraft brand still holds huge appeal, especially when backed by major stars like Jason Momoa and Jack Black.
Minecraft Movie vs Other Video Game Adaptations
The success of A Minecraft Movie marks a major milestone for video game movies. Here’s how it stacks up against some past hits:
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 made $190.87 million domestically.
- The Super Mario Bros Movie held the previous record for the biggest opening weekend.
- Now, A Minecraft Movie has beaten both in opening weekend collections and is on track to become the highest-grossing video game adaptation ever in the U.S.
What’s Next for A Minecraft Movie?
With its fast-paced earnings and massive global appeal, the movie is expected to keep dominating the box office in the coming weeks. Fans of the game and casual moviegoers alike are turning out in huge numbers, proving that the Minecraft brand is stronger than ever on the big screen.
Directed by Jared Hess, A Minecraft Movie is quickly becoming a box office sensation. If the current pace holds, it could end up setting new benchmarks not just for video game adaptations, but for all 2025 theatrical releases.
Stay tuned for more updates as this blockbuster continues to rewrite box office history.
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