A Minecraft Movie Surpasses $400 Million Mark at Global Box Office
A Minecraft Movie continues to make waves at the global box office, having recently surpassed the impressive milestone of $400 million. By this Sunday, it’s anticipated that this figure will reach over $500 million, setting the stage for the film to potentially become the first title of 2025 to join the exclusive billion-dollar club.
Domestic and International Earnings
The film, produced by Warner Bros. and backed by Legendary, has proven to be a box office powerhouse, drawing in an additional $20 million in North America alone, bringing its total domestic earnings to $220.9 million as of Friday. Internationally, the film has accumulated $213.3 million, resulting in a cumulative global box office total of $434.2 million as of the same date.
Strong Performance in Its Second Weekend
As it enters its second weekend, A Minecraft Movie is projected to earn an extraordinary $80 million, further solidifying its record-setting status as a video game adaptation. With a broad release in 4,289 theaters, the film is maintaining its dominance amidst a competitive landscape, especially with Easter approaching on April 21.
New Entrants in the Box Office Race
Among the fresh crop of films debuting this weekend, Angel Studios’ animated feature, The King of Kings, is the standout performer. It is resonating particularly well with Midwest audiences, clinching the top-grossing status in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and receiving a highly favorable A+ rating from for its audience scores. This film, inspired by a Charles Dickens story and focusing on the life of Jesus, is expected to achieve a second-place finish with a projected earning between $17 million to $18 million after grossing $7 million on Friday from 3,200 theaters. Notably, the studio is drawing families in with a clever marketing initiative allowing children in for free.
Angel Studios’ Landmark Achievement
Angel Studios is poised for a significant milestone with this release, as The King of Kings is on track to secure the largest opening for a biblical animated feature in history. Brandon Purdie, Angel’s global head of theatrical distribution and brand development, commented on the film’s success, highlighting its ability to inspire and unite families through compelling storytelling.
Notable Cast and Direction
Directed by Seong-Ho Jang, The King of Kings features an accomplished voice cast that includes Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill, Roman Griffin Davis, Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley, and Oscar Isaac in the role of Jesus.
Additional Releases and Competition
In the third position is 20th Century Studios and Disney’s spy thriller, The Amateur. Despite garnering a B+ CinemaScore and decent audience reception, the film made $5.9 million on its opening Friday, leading to an estimated weekend total of $15 million. This is consistent with expectations, although it has still faced some mixed reviews from critics. The film features a strong cast, including Rachel Brosnahan, Laurence Fishburne, and Caitríona Balfe, and is based on Robert Littell’s novel about a man seeking justice after personal loss.
Competing for fourth place are Blumhouse and Universal’s horror film Drop and A24’s gritty war drama Warfare, both projected to earn between $7.5 million and $8 million. Starring Meghann Fahy and directed by Christopher Landon, Drop has resonated well with both critics and audiences since its debut at SXSW, telling the story of a widowed mother entering back into the dating world amid a menacing game.
Warfare, co-directed by former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza and acclaimed filmmaker Alex Garland, has drawn attention for its intense narrative and has received positive reviews, including an A- CinemaScore, with bookings in 2,670 theaters.
Market Dynamics and Future Outlook
Box office analysts note that this weekend’s releases may have faced competition overload, suggesting that better spacing could have benefited them, particularly regarding The Amateur against Warfare and The King of Kings alongside ongoing screenings of The Chosen: The Last Supper.
On a positive note, the remarkable success of A Minecraft Movie has helped reduce the year-on-year deficit in domestic box office revenues to under 2 percent, signaling a potential recovery for the industry. Further updates on these box office figures will be available on Sunday.