The film has already earned an impressive $300 million on its opening weekend, with a budget of $150 million.

Thus, the comedy from Warner Bros. and Legendary has set a new record among video game adaptations, surpassing "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" ($146 million). Additionally, the film had the best opening of 2025, outperforming the previous box office leader, "Captain America: Brave New World" ($88 million).  

Social media is flooded with viral clips featuring quotes from the movie. Viewers, especially schoolchildren, are thrilled by the numerous references to the game. The screenings have a festive atmosphere—applause and cheers can be heard throughout the entire 100+ minutes of runtime.

Minecraft is one of the most popular games in history: since its release in 2011, it has been purchased by over 300 million people. It's not just a sandbox with blocky graphics but an entire culture:  

  • Freedom of creativity—players build cities, machines, and even recreate entire universes 
  • Survival and adventure—exploring dungeons, battling mobs, and creating their own worlds 
  • Educational value—Minecraft is used in schools to teach programming and history

The film successfully captured the spirit of the game, and fans have embraced it. Minecraft's massive audience has been the driving force behind the movie's box office success. Analysts predict that earnings could exceed $500 million, making this adaptation a new milestone in the history of video game films.

It is highly likely that the question of a sequel has either already been decided or is at least under serious discussion.

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