The Minecraft Movie is still doing great in theaters. It has now made almost $551 million around the world. The movie stayed in the number one spot this weekend, beating every other film. In just two weekends, it brought in $280.3 million in the U.S. alone. That’s a big number for any movie. People love it, and many are going back to see it again. The movie had a massive start, with $301 million during its opening weekend. Now it’s still making big money in its second week. The film is playing in over 4,200 theaters in the U.S., and fans are showing up in large numbers.
Famous Stars, Big Fun, and a Game World Everyone Knows
The Minecraft Movie is based on the famous video game that millions of kids and adults play. It’s an adventure comedy that mixes fun, action, and fantasy. The cast is full of stars. Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Coolidge, and Sebastian Eugene Hansen all bring their characters to life. They help create a funny and exciting story that fans enjoy. Even if someone has never played the game, they can still enjoy the movie. But for those who know the Minecraft world, it’s extra special. It brings the blocks, mobs, and adventures from the game to the big screen.
Studio Behind the Movie Is Proud of Its Big Win
Warner Bros. made the movie, and the studio is very happy with how it turned out. Studio chiefs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy said they were thrilled by the fans’ reaction. They thanked the team that worked on the film, especially Jesse Ehrman, who helped guide the project for many years. The Minecraft Movie took over ten years to finish. That’s a long time to wait, but it seems the wait was worth it. The studio’s hard work paid off with big box office numbers and happy viewers around the world.
Mixed Reviews But Audiences Are Still Enjoying It
Even though fans love it, critics are not all in agreement. The Minecraft Movie has a 45% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. On IMDB, it holds a score of 6 out of 10. That’s not amazing, but it’s also not bad. On CinemaScore, it earned a B+, which shows that many people liked it. Sometimes, movies made for fun and family entertainment don’t score high with critics, but they still do well with everyday moviegoers. This movie is one of them. Families and gamers are having a great time watching it.
Director Talks About Making a Sequel in the Future
The film’s director, Jared Hess, has shared that he would love to make another Minecraft Movie. He said they had so much fun creating this one, and there’s still a lot of Minecraft content they haven’t used. The world of Minecraft is huge, with endless stories to tell. Jared said he would be excited to go back and explore more in a second film. At the end of the movie, they even gave fans a small tease about what might come next. Fans caught the hint and are already hoping for a part two. With so much excitement and strong ticket sales, it seems likely that a sequel will happen.
Minecraft Beats Disney’s Snow White at the Box Office
While the Minecraft Movie keeps winning, Disney’s Snow White is not doing well. That movie dropped even lower at the box office and is now in eighth place. It only made $2.8 million this weekend and lost over 1,200 theaters. Snow White has had many problems, from low ticket sales to online backlash. In just a few weeks, the Minecraft Movie made over five times more money than Snow White. This shows that families are choosing Minecraft for fun weekend movie nights. It has become the better choice for viewers of all ages.
