The Minecraft movie breaks box office records in its opening weekend

The movie A Minecraft movie has surprised the film industry by grossing 157 million dollars during its opening weekend in U.S. theaters. This impressive total has surpassed the previous record held by the Super Mario Bros movie, which had grossed 146 million in its opening weekend, although it is important to note that the latter was released on a Wednesday and accumulated an additional 58 million before its first Friday in theaters.

Mario, you have been overtaken on the right

However, it has not only performed outstandingly in the U.S. market; A Minecraft movie has garnered an additional 144 million dollars in the international market, raising its global total to 301 million. With an estimated production cost of 150 million dollars, plus marketing expenses, Warner Bros. must be celebrating the resounding success of the film, especially considering that initial predictions before its release indicated it would not reach 100 million dollars at the box office.

This unexpected success has led many to wonder what its box office ceiling will be. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether a Minecraft movie can join the exclusive club of films that surpass one billion dollars at the box office. The industry is on the lookout, and Warner may officially announce a sequel in response to the film’s excellent performance in theaters.

The Minecraft phenomenon, which has captivated millions through the video game, now translates into a success on the big screen that not only revives interest in video game adaptations but also marks a new milestone at the box office, reflecting the power and influence that video games exert in the world of cinema.