Live-action 'Minecraft' movie smashes box office with $301 million global debut

From pixel blocks to box office gold — Minecraft crafts a record-breaking opening.

The highly anticipated live-action adaptation A Minecraft Movie has exploded onto the global box office scene, pulling in a massive $301 million during its opening weekend.

The film earned $157 million domestically and an additional $144 million internationally, cementing its place as a major box office force in 2025.

Directed by Jared Hess and starring big names like Jason Momoa and Jack Black, Minecraft was produced on a $150 million budget.

Despite receiving mixed critical reviews, audiences clearly responded with overwhelming enthusiasm, helping the film break records in the process.

Not only did A Minecraft Movie set a new record for the biggest opening for a video game adaptation — surpassing The Super Mario Bros. Movie — but it also achieved the fourth-biggest opening ever for a PG-rated film, outperforming even Inside Out 2.

For context, Inside Out 2 eventually grossed $1.7 billion worldwide, hinting at a potentially enormous final total for Minecraft if audience momentum holds.

The film’s extraordinary success also had a ripple effect across the industry, slashing the 2025 overall box office deficit from 13% to just 5% compared to 2024 — a welcome boost for a movie business eager for wins.

With fan loyalty to the Minecraft brand and a strong international showing, it looks like A Minecraft Movie is set to continue building on this blockbuster foundation.