A recent release has made waves at the box office, with “A Minecraft Movie” achieving an impressive million on its opening day, as reported by The Numbers. This family-friendly fantasy adventure, featuring notable performances from Jason Momoa and Jack Black, is projected to exceed 5 million by the end of the weekend, marking it as the largest opening of the year to date.
Critical Reception
Despite its commercial success, the film has not escaped harsh criticism. The Post described it as “imbecilic green-screen gunk,” labeling it “idiotic” and a “cavern of stupidity.” Such reviews highlight the divide between box office performance and critical acclaim.
In the second position, “The Chosen: Last Supper Part 2” garnered over .8 million. This biblical series, which chronicles the life of Jesus Christ, is making its theatrical debut before airing on Prime Video. According to Deadline, this marks a notable moment, as it has been some time since a faith-based film has achieved a double-digit opening.
Following closely in third place is “A Working Man,” which brought in nearly million. This action thriller, featuring Jason Statham and directed by David Ayer, previously debuted at No. 1 last Friday, showcasing a script co-written with Sylvester Stallone.
In fourth place, “Disney’s Snow White” continues to struggle, earning only .5 million. The film’s disappointing performance has led the company to pause its live-action remake of the beloved 2010 movie “Tangled.”
Finally, “The Woman in the Yard,” a psychological horror film, rounded out the top five with a take of .32 million. Variety noted that the film “never musters the imagination to horrify,” further emphasizing the challenges faced by new releases in capturing audience interest.