A Minecraft Movie: Dominating the Box Office with $80.6 Million Second Weekend
After just two weeks in theaters, A Minecraft Movie has established itself as the highest-grossing Hollywood release of 2025, firmly securing its place in cinema history. With a staggering $80.6 million in ticket sales during its second weekend—according to studio estimates—the film has quickly surpassed $550 million worldwide.
A Blockbuster Surge
Following its remarkable debut, which exceeded $300 million globally, A Minecraft Movie continues to enchant audiences in ways we’ve rarely seen this year. Directed by Jared Hess and featuring the talents of Jack Black and Jason Momoa, the film experienced a 50% drop in earnings during its second weekend—a remarkably solid performance for a blockbuster release of this size.
Despite facing a somewhat tepid response from critics, holding a score of 46% "fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes, and a moderate B+ CinemaScore from moviegoers, A Minecraft Movie has resonated with fans. As the appetite for big-budget videogame adaptations continues to grow, this film serves as a shining example of that trend.
Revitalizing the Box Office Landscape
This $150 million co-production between Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment has not only captured audiences’ hearts but is also playing a crucial role in revitalizing the theater experience after a rocky start to the year. Thanks to A Minecraft Movie, overall ticket sales have doubled compared to the same weekend last year, as reported by Comscore. Prior to its release, box office revenues were lagging behind last year’s figures by 11%, but they are now nearly back to parity, even if 2025 gross revenues still trail 31% behind the record-setting year of 2019.
Weekend Competitors: A Mixed Bag of Releases
Interestingly, none of the weekend’s new films—The King of Kings, The Amateur, Drop, and Warfare—could come close to challenging the juggernaut that is A Minecraft Movie. Yet, many did outperform industry expectations.
The King of Kings: A Faithful Second Place
Taking second place, Angel Studios’ The King of Kings garnered $19.1 million across 3,200 theaters. This animated retelling of Jesus’ life, featuring a notable voice cast that includes Oscar Isaac, Kenneth Branagh, and Uma Thurman, achieved an impressive "A+" CinemaScore from audiences and is poised to thrive as Easter approaches.
The Amateur: A Star Vehicle With Mixed Reviews
Riding in third is The Amateur, a 20th Century project starring Rami Malek. This CIA thriller debuted with $15 million domestically, in addition to an overseas haul of $17.2 million. However, critics were less than kind, labeling it an awkward showcase for Malek, who also produced the film on a $60 million budget.
Warfare and Drop: New Releases Making Waves
Warfare, directed by Alex Garland, opened with $8.3 million in ticket sales. This war drama, co-written by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza, has been praised for its gritty realism. On the other hand, Universal’s Drop, featuring Meghann Fahy as a terrorized single mother, opened with $7.5 million, showcasing Blumhouse Productions’ continued success in the thriller genre.
The Top Ten: Domestic Box Office Breakdown
As of the end of the weekend, here’s how the box office stacked up for Friday through Sunday in U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore:
- A Minecraft Movie – $80.6 million
- The King of Kings – $19.1 million
- The Amateur – $15 million
- Warfare – $8.3 million
- Drop – $7.5 million
- The Chosen: Last Supper (Part 3) – $6 million
- A Working Man – $3.1 million
- Snow White – $2.8 million
- The Woman in the Yard – $2.1 million
- The Chosen: Last Supper (Part 2) – $932,106
In Conclusion: A Cinematic Milestone
With A Minecraft Movie storming through the box office and redefining expectations for videogame adaptations, its triumph serves as a beacon of hope for the film industry. As we anticipate further developments and releases that build upon this success, one thing is clear: audiences are clamoring for more exhilarating cinematic experiences.
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