What an amazing timeline we live in. The Minecraft Movie is a smashing success, defying box office expectations by earning $157 million during its opening weekend.
Given how massive Minecraft is, many critics don’t believe The Minecraft Movie lives up to the standard, as it holds a 47 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite the low expectations, the film was a success with fans and moviegoers, smashing box office projections with $157 million during its opening weekend in the U.S. and earning an 87 percent rating on the Popcornmeter.
From the director of Nacho Libre and Napoleon Dynamite, Jared Hess joined to direct The Minecraft Movie, starring Jack Black as Steve, Jason Momoa as Garret, Emma Myers as Natalie, and Danielle Brooks as Dawn. In strange circumstances, four people from reality are transported into the imaginary world of Minecraft. The group of misfits must master the creative world and embark on a quest with the master crafter, Steve, if they wish to return home.
Previously, Nintendo and Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie held the opening weekend record in the U.S. for a video game adaptation, earning $146 million. Surprisingly, The Minecraft Movie is dominating the box office, reaching $157 million. The film appeals widely to fans and general audiences as they sing, laugh and enjoy the chaos. Not only is the movie successful and now holds the title for the biggest opening for a video game adaptation, but analysts also project The Minecraft Movie will reach between $70 million and $90 million, smashing expectations by a significant margin.
With The Super Mario Bros. Movie still holding the international record with $377 million, The Minecraft Movie is on track to become the biggest live-action video game movie. According to BoxOfficeMojo, the film has earned $301 million worldwide.
On its first day, The Minecraft Movie earned $58 million. The film was a massive hit, with a large number of fans documenting their experience on TikTok and other social media platforms. Some fans donned Steve’s attire as they shouted “I am Steve” and cheered loudly when Steve said “flint and steel” and “chicken jockey.”
The Minecraft Movie is currently playing in many theatres for fans and curious onlookers to check out.
