In a remarkable display of box office prowess, “A Minecraft Movie” continues to dominate the cinematic landscape, securing its position at the top for the second consecutive Friday. The film, featuring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, amassed an impressive .5 million on its latest outing, as reported by The Numbers.
Projected to exceed million by the end of the weekend, this family-friendly adventure has already claimed the title of the highest-grossing film of the year at the domestic box office, according to Variety. Notably, it has set a new benchmark for video game adaptations, achieving the highest grossing opening weekend, surpassing even “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
Following in the wake of this success, the animated film “The King of Kings” secured the second position with just over million in sales. This film marks a significant return to the genre, being the first theatrically released biblical animated feature since 1998’s “The Prince of Egypt.” Adapted from Charles Dickens’ “The Life of Our Lord,” it aims to present the story of Jesus in a manner accessible to children.
In third place, “The Amateur” garnered million. This thriller stars Rami Malek, who gained acclaim for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody.” In this film, he takes on the role of a CIA decoder grappling with the tragic loss of his wife in a terrorist attack.
Meanwhile, the action film “Warfare,” which follows Navy SEALs on a perilous mission in Iraq, landed in fourth place with just over .5 million. Close behind, the thriller “Drop” rounded out the top five, earning slightly more than .3 million.
