A recent surge in box office performance has seen A Minecraft Movie achieve remarkable success, amassing nearly 1 million globally. This adventure comedy, inspired by the popular 2011 video game, features a star-studded cast that includes Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Jennifer Coolidge. Following its debut weekend, the film is projected to earn approximately .6 million domestically in its second week, solidifying its position at the top of the box office charts.
Box Office Highlights
With screenings across 4,289 theaters in the U.S., A Minecraft Movie is expected to generate a total of 0.3 million over its first two weekends, following an impressive 1 million global opening. Warner Bros. studio chiefs, Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, expressed their excitement over the film’s reception, noting the meticulous efforts of Jesse Ehrman and his team in bringing this project to fruition.
Despite its commercial success, the film has received mixed reviews, holding a score of 45% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6/10 rating on IMDb, along with a B+ CinemaScore. Director Jared Hess has hinted at the possibility of a sequel, sharing his enthusiasm for exploring the expansive world of Minecraft further.
Disney’s Snow White Struggles
In stark contrast, Disney’s live-action remake of Snow White has faced significant challenges, dropping out of the top five box office rankings and currently sitting at number eight. The film, which has been the subject of controversy, is projected to earn only .8 million domestically this weekend after being pulled from 1,210 theaters.
Initially opening with .2 million, Snow White experienced a steep decline, with a 66% drop in its second weekend. To date, it has grossed around .9 million domestically against a production budget of approximately 0 million. The film’s leading actress, Rachel Zegler, has faced backlash for her comments regarding the original animated classic, further complicating the film’s reception.
Emerging Competitors
As A Minecraft Movie continues to dominate, new contenders have emerged in the box office. The King Of Kings, an animated biblical film, has secured the second spot with a domestic earning of .05 million. Featuring an impressive voice cast, including Oscar Isaac and Pierce Brosnan, the film has garnered an A+ CinemaScore and a score of 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a strong audience appeal.
Meanwhile, the action spy film The Amateur has debuted in third place, bringing in million, while the thriller Warfare follows closely behind with .3 million. Other notable releases include Drop, which opened with .5 million, and the faith-based film The Chosen: Last Supper Part 3, which made .8 million in its opening week.
A Minecraft Movie soars $551M globally as Snow White further drops
A recent surge in box office performance has seen A Minecraft Movie achieve remarkable success, amassing nearly 1 million globally. This adventure comedy, inspired by the popular 2011 video game, features a star-studded cast that includes Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Jennifer Coolidge. Following its debut weekend, the film is projected to earn approximately .6 million domestically in its second week, solidifying its position at the top of the box office charts.
Box Office Highlights
With screenings across 4,289 theaters in the U.S., A Minecraft Movie is expected to generate a total of 0.3 million over its first two weekends, following an impressive 1 million global opening. Warner Bros. studio chiefs, Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, expressed their excitement over the film’s reception, noting the meticulous efforts of Jesse Ehrman and his team in bringing this project to fruition.
Despite its commercial success, the film has received mixed reviews, holding a score of 45% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6/10 rating on IMDb, along with a B+ CinemaScore. Director Jared Hess has hinted at the possibility of a sequel, sharing his enthusiasm for exploring the expansive world of Minecraft further.
Disney’s Snow White Struggles
In stark contrast, Disney’s live-action remake of Snow White has faced significant challenges, dropping out of the top five box office rankings and currently sitting at number eight. The film, which has been the subject of controversy, is projected to earn only .8 million domestically this weekend after being pulled from 1,210 theaters.
Initially opening with .2 million, Snow White experienced a steep decline, with a 66% drop in its second weekend. To date, it has grossed around .9 million domestically against a production budget of approximately 0 million. The film’s leading actress, Rachel Zegler, has faced backlash for her comments regarding the original animated classic, further complicating the film’s reception.
Emerging Competitors
As A Minecraft Movie continues to dominate, new contenders have emerged in the box office. The King Of Kings, an animated biblical film, has secured the second spot with a domestic earning of .05 million. Featuring an impressive voice cast, including Oscar Isaac and Pierce Brosnan, the film has garnered an A+ CinemaScore and a score of 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a strong audience appeal.
Meanwhile, the action spy film The Amateur has debuted in third place, bringing in million, while the thriller Warfare follows closely behind with .3 million. Other notable releases include Drop, which opened with .5 million, and the faith-based film The Chosen: Last Supper Part 3, which made .8 million in its opening week.