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A Minecraft Movie’s success revives 2025 box office

By SOS. News Desk | Apr 16, 2025

Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment’s A Minecraft Movie has emerged as the highest-grossing film of 2025 to date, amassing over $557 million globally within two weeks of its release—reinforcing the potential of video game adaptations in cinema.

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Key Takeaways

  • Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment’s “A Minecraft Movie” becomes the highest-grossing film of 2025, earning over $557 million globally in two weeks.
  • The film sets a record domestic opening of $162.8 million, despite mixed reviews, and maintains momentum with an $80.6 million second weekend.
  • AMC Theatres reports its highest-grossing weekend of the year, driven by the film’s popularity, especially in premium large-format screenings.