"Minecraft Movie Surpasses Super Mario Bros. with Record-Breaking Domestic Box Office Debut"

The Minecraft Movie has shattered box office records, surpassing The Super Mario Bros. Movie to claim the title of the biggest domestic debut for a video game adaptation. Starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, who also featured in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this Xbox game adaptation raked in an impressive $157 million in North American theaters alone. The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which currently holds the record for the highest-grossing video game adaptation, opened with $146 million domestically back in April 2023.

Globally, A Minecraft Movie added another $144 million from international markets, culminating in a staggering worldwide opening weekend total of $301 million. With a production budget of $150 million, not including marketing expenses, the film may already be in the black for Warner Bros.

Adapted from Mojang's Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, this Microsoft-owned sandbox continues to captivate gamers worldwide. The film's launch is accompanied by movie tie-in DLC, further engaging fans of the franchise.

IGN's review of A Minecraft Movie awarded it a 6/10, praising director Jared Hess for infusing the film with a unique and humorous comic touch, particularly in the more subdued first half. Hess, known for Napoleon Dynamite, brings a fresh perspective to this kid-friendly adventure.

For those who have seen the movie, IGN offers an in-depth explanation of A Minecraft Movie's Ending and Post-Credits Scene with insights from Director Jared Hess and Minecraft's Torfi Frans Ólafsson.

In contrast, Disney's live-action Snow White is facing potential disaster after a lackluster opening weekend, grossing only $168.4 million globally ($77.5 million domestic and $90.9 million international). With a hefty $250 million production budget, a miraculous turnaround akin to that of Mufasa: The Lion King seems unlikely.