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Minecraft Movie Dominates Box Office, Surpassing Expectations
NEW YORK – “A Minecraft Movie” has swiftly ascended to become the highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2025 after a mere two weeks in theaters. The videogame adaptation from Warner Bros. continues its box office reign, pulling in an estimated $80.6 million in domestic ticket sales during its second weekend. Globally, the film has rapidly exceeded $550 million, demonstrating its widespread appeal.
Continued Box Office Success
Building upon its impressive $300 million global debut which doubled initial projections, “A Minecraft Movie” maintained strong audience engagement. Directed by Jared Hess and featuring stars Jack Black and Jason Momoa, the film experienced a typical second-weekend drop of 50% in U.S. and Canadian cinemas. This level of hold is considered notable following such a substantial opening weekend, underscoring the movie’s enduring popularity.
Audience Enthusiasm Trumps Critics
Despite lukewarm critical reception evidenced by a 46% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes and moderate audience scores with a “B+” CinemaScore, “A Minecraft Movie” has resonated strongly with moviegoers. This box office performance highlights the growing trend of successful big-budget videogame adaptations captivating large audiences.
Reinvigorating Theatrical Market
Produced as a $150 million joint venture between Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment, “A Minecraft Movie” has provided a significant boost to movie theaters, especially after a sluggish start to the year. Overall ticket sales for the recent weekend doubled compared to the same period in 2024, according to Comscore data. Prior to the release of “Minecraft,” box office revenues were lagging 2024 figures by 11%. However, the success of the Minecraft movie has virtually closed this gap. It’s worth noting that 2025 box office numbers still trail pre-pandemic revenues of 2019 by 31%, according to Comscore.
New Releases Struggle to Compete
Several new releases debuted this weekend, but none posed a significant challenge to the dominance of “Minecraft.” These included Angel Studios’ “The King of Kings,” the Walt Disney Co.’s “The Amateur,” Universal Pictures’ “Drop,” and A24’s “Warfare.” However, several of these films still managed to exceed initial box office forecasts.
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Notable Performances Among New Releases
“The King of Kings”
“The King of Kings,” an animated film depicting the life of Jesus and targeted towards Christian viewers, secured second place with $19.1 million across 3,200 theaters. Featuring a star-studded voice cast including Oscar Isaac, Kenneth Branagh, and Uma Thurman, the movie is loosely adapted from a children’s book by Charles Dickens.
With an impressive “A+” CinemaScore from audiences, “The King of Kings” is well-positioned to perform strongly in the week leading up to Easter. Further catering to Christian audiences was part three of Fathom Entertainment’s TV series, “The Chosen: Last Supper,” which launched with $6.2 million from 2,296 cinemas.
“The Amateur” and “Warfare”
“The Amateur,” a 20th Century Studios production starring Rami Malek as a CIA cryptographer seeking revenge for his wife’s murder, premiered with $15 million domestically and an additional $17.2 million internationally. Despite costing $60 million to produce and being critically labeled as an awkward vehicle for Malek, who also served as producer, the revenge thriller managed a decent debut.
“Warfare,” director Alex Garland’s latest film following 2024’s “Civil War,” debuted with $8.3 million in ticket sales from 2,670 theaters. Garland co-directed and co-wrote the A24 release with Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza. Based on Mendoza’s real-life 2006 Navy SEAL mission during the Iraq War, “Warfare,” which had a production budget of approximately $20 million, garnered critical praise for its authentic portrayal of combat.
“Drop”
Blumhouse Productions’ newest thriller, “Drop,” launched with $7.5 million from 3,085 theaters. Starring Meghann Fahy (“The White Lotus”) and Brandon Sklenar, Christopher Landon’s film centers on a single-mother widow terrorized by anonymous phone messages during a first date. “Drop,” which premiered at SXSW, was produced on a budget under $10 million.
Weekend Box Office Top Performers
The following list represents estimated ticket sales from Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore, with final domestic figures expected Monday:
- “A Minecraft Movie,” $80.6 million.
- “The King of Kings,” $19.1 million.
- “The Amateur,” $15 million.
- “Warfare,” $8.3 million.
- “Drop,” $7.5 million.
- “The Chosen: Last Supper (Part 3),” $6 million.
- “A Working Man,” $3.1 million.
- “Snow White,” $2.8 million.
- “The Woman in the Yard,” $2.1 million.
- “The Chosen: Last Supper (Part 2),” $932,106.