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.
Cash registers ringing
The film achieved a record-breaking domestic opening of $162.8 million, surpassing previous video game adaptations, and maintained momentum with an $80.6 million second weekend. The strong commercial performance comes despite a mixed critical reception, with the movie receiving a 46% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a B+ CinemaScore.
2025 comes alive
The success of A Minecraft Movie has provided some much-needed cheer at the box office, bringing 2025 ticket sales in line with 2024 levels after a sluggish start to the year. AMC Theatres reported its highest-grossing weekend of the year, attributing the surge to the film’s popularity, particularly in premium large-format screenings, which accounted for 33% of U.S. Saturday attendance.
The crowd goes wild: The film’s cultural impact is notable, with viral trends emerging around specific scenes, leading some theaters to implement additional security measures to manage enthusiastic audiences. A sequel is reportedly in development, aiming to explore more of the Minecraft universe’s expansive possibilities.
