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Minecraft Movie Dominates Box Office, Surpasses Mario!
31 May
Summary
- Minecraft Movie set a record for the biggest global debut weekend.
- The film earned over $960 million worldwide against a $150 million budget.
- A sequel, potentially titled 'Minecraft Movie Squared,' is set for release July 23, 2025.
In its initial release, A Minecraft Movie dramatically outperformed expectations, securing the largest global debut weekend for a video game adaptation at the time, even surpassing The Super Mario Bros Movie. This critical and commercial success, co-produced by Warner Bros. and Legendary, has amassed a worldwide total of $960.4 million against a $150 million budget, resulting in substantial profits.
The film's impressive financial performance includes a domestic gross of $424.08 million and $536.3 million internationally, though it fell short of the $1 billion club for its initial run. Despite this, the franchise is poised for further growth with its upcoming sequel, tentatively titled A Minecraft Movie Squared.
This sequel, scheduled for release on July 23, 2025, carries the significant responsibility of propelling the franchise toward a $2 billion worldwide earnings milestone. To achieve this, A Minecraft Movie Squared will need to generate over $1.4 billion globally, building upon the foundation laid by its predecessor and aiming for consistent strong box office performance.
