Jason Momoa and Jack Black’s “A Minecraft Movie” continues to perform exceptionally well at the North American box office. The fantasy adventure comedy film earned $6.52 million on its second Thursday, making it the third biggest second Thursday among April releases. With a strong 14-day total of $303.32 million, “A Minecraft Movie” becomes the first film in 2025 to earn $300 million in North America.
It is also the second video game adaptation to achieve this milestone. The movie, made on a budget of $150 million, has already yielded an impressive ROI of 102% through domestic earnings in just two weeks. Positive word-of-mouth suggests that “A Minecraft Movie” has a chance of crossing the $500 million mark in North America.
In response to a viral TikTok trend featuring the “Chicken Jockey” scene from the film, Regal Cinemas announced special screenings on its 4DX screens on Easter Sunday. The theater chain encouraged audiences to dress up as their favorite Minecraft characters and participate in the excitement. “A Minecraft Movie” faces competition from writer-director Ryan Coogler’s vampire thriller starring Michael B.
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Jordan this weekend. However, industry experts predict that the film will retain its top spot with projections between $35 million and $47 million in its third weekend.
As of Wednesday, “A Minecraft Movie” has earned a worldwide total of $570 million against its $150 million production budget. The film’s success is attributed to its connection with the hugely popular video game, its appeal to a dedicated fanbase, and its instantly recognizable cast. The movie’s meme status has also contributed to its success, with Jack Black’s character Steve delivering standout lines that have gone viral online.
While the film received mixed reviews from critics, its appeal to kids and teenagers who love the game has been a significant factor in its box office triumph. “A Minecraft Movie” has provided a much-needed financial boost to cinemas globally and has the potential to surpass “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” as the highest-grossing video game adaptation of all time.
Whether it will cross the $1 billion mark remains to be seen, but its current success suggests it is well on its way.
