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Minecraft Movie reigns supreme at the global box office, accumulating nearly $551 million in earnings, while Disney’s live-action Snow White remake continues to underperform, falling further outside the top five this weekend. The adventure comedy, drawing inspiration from the widely popular 2011 Minecraft video game, boasts a star-studded ensemble cast including Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, and Jennifer Coolidge.
Minecraft Movie Dominates Box Office Charts
Second Weekend Triumph
In its second weekend in cinemas, Minecraft Movie is projected to generate $80.6 million domestically, pushing its worldwide gross to approximately $550.6 million, according to Deadline. The film, showcased across 4,289 theaters in the U.S. since its Friday, April 11th launch, maintains its number one position at the box office.
Domestic Performance and Global Success
Domestically, the film is anticipated to reach $280.3 million in revenue over two weekends, following a remarkable $301 million global opening the previous week. Studio heads at Warner Bros., Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, conveyed their enthusiasm in a recent statement, expressing delight at the overwhelmingly positive audience reception worldwide.
Positive Audience Response and Critical Reception
Studio executives emphasized the decade-long journey to bring Minecraft Movie to fruition, commending the dedication of Jesse Ehrman and his Warner Bros. team. While the film holds a 45% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6/10 rating on IMDB, it earned a favorable B+ CinemaScore, indicating audience approval.
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Potential for a Sequel
Director Jared Hess recently hinted at the possibility of a sequel in an interview with Deadline. He expressed excitement about revisiting the Minecraft universe, stating, “It would be so much fun. We had so much fun making this movie, and it’s such an expansive world in the game.” Hess added that sequel discussions seem to be happening and that fan feedback, particularly to an end-credit scene, has been enthusiastically positive.
Snow White’s Box Office Struggles
Continued Decline for Disney’s Remake
Conversely, Disney’s live-action Snow White remake is experiencing further box office disappointment. The film has descended below the top five, now occupying the eighth position. Deadline projects a domestic intake of just $2.8 million for Snow White across 2,540 theaters. Notably, the film was removed from 1,210 theaters earlier in the week.
Weekend Performance Comparison
During its third weekend, Snow White earned $5.9 million domestically, ranking fourth, while Minecraft Movie held the top spot. Its opening weekend in the U.S. achieved $42.2 million, followed by a significant 66% drop to $14.3 million in its second weekend. It briefly slipped to the second position behind “A Working Man.”
Financial Underperformance
After roughly a month in release, Snow White has generated approximately $81.9 million domestically and $173 million globally, against a considerable production budget of $270 million, underlining its financial underperformance.
Controversy Surrounding Snow White
Snow White has been marred by controversy, primarily due to comments made by lead actress Rachel Zegler regarding the original 1937 Disney animated classic. Zegler described the original film’s narrative as “weird” and referred to the prince as a “stalker.” She also suggested that the remake would present a different storyline, with Snow White not needing rescue from a prince and not focused on finding true love.
Backlash and Online Reactions
Zegler faced further backlash after her casting as a Latina actress in the role of Snow White. In response to negative comments, she posted (and subsequently deleted) a message affirming her role and denying skin bleaching. Past social media activity, including deleted posts critical of Donald Trump voters, also contributed to negative sentiment.
Poor Critical and Audience Scores
Adding to its challenges, Snow White received unfavorable critical scores, including a 1.6/10 rating on IMDb and 40% on Rotten Tomatoes. It did, however, receive a B+ CinemaScore, indicating a more mixed audience response, though overall reception remains largely negative.
Other Films in the Box Office Race
The King Of Kings: A Strong Debut
Several new releases also entered the box office arena this weekend. The King Of Kings, an animated biblical film featuring the voices of Oscar Isaac and Kenneth Branagh, debuted in second place, earning $19.05 million domestically. Produced by Angel Studios, the film garnered an A+ CinemaScore and a 64% Rotten Tomatoes score, with audiences awarding it a 97% rating. The film depicts a boyās journey through the life of Jesus, narrated by his father.
Angel Studios’ Success
Brandon Purdie of Angel Studios remarked that the filmās A+ CinemaScore demonstrates audience demand for quality family-oriented films, emphasizing its rarity for a non-Pixar/Disney animated production.
Top Films in Domestic Box Office
Other notable performers at the box office include:
- The Amateur: An action-spy film starring Rami Malek, securing third place with $15 million.
- Warfare: Debuting in fourth place, earning $8.3 million domestically.
- Drop: A thriller starring Brandon Sklenar and Meghann Fahy, opening with $7.5 million.
- A Working Man: Holding seventh place in its run.
- The Chosen: Last Supper Part 3: A faith-based film that premiered with $5.8 million.