Warner Bros. has experienced a remarkable resurgence at the box office this April, with both “A Minecraft Movie” and “Sinners” exceeding expectations and capturing audience attention. Over the weekend, “Minecraft” amassed an impressive .8 million from international markets, contributing to a global total of .5 million in its fourth weekend of release. Meanwhile, “Sinners” added .5 million internationally, bringing its global earnings to .5 million during its second weekend. This marks the second consecutive weekend that Warner Bros. has secured the top two positions on both domestic and international box office charts, signaling a promising turnaround after a challenging start to 2025, which saw the studio grappling with the theatrical disappointments of “The Alto Knights” and “Mickey 17,” along with the underwhelming performance of “Joker: Folie à Deux” at the end of last year.
“A Minecraft Movie” has now grossed a staggering 6.6 million overseas and 6 million globally, positioning it as the highest-grossing Hollywood film of the year thus far. The film has found particular success in key markets, including:
- United Kingdom: .1 million
- Germany: .7 million
- Australia: .8 million
- Mexico: .4 million
On the other hand, “Sinners” has generated a total of .1 million internationally and 1.6 million worldwide against a production budget of million. While its performance overseas has been somewhat muted, the film has maintained steady ticket sales, with a modest 14% decline from the previous weekend. In North America, “Sinners” achieved a remarkable million in its second weekend, a rare feat for a film that nearly matches its debut numbers.
Directed by Ryan Coogler, “Sinners” was filmed using Imax cameras, enhancing its appeal on premium screens. Over the weekend, the film garnered .3 million from Imax showings alone, raising its overall total to .6 million, which accounts for 19% of its total gross. Rich Gelfond, CEO of Imax, remarked, “‘Sinners’ is taking on the aura of a must-see cultural phenomenon, and the way Imax screens are leading that charge is reminiscent of what we’ve seen with recent cinematic events like ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Dune: Part Two.’ Ryan Coogler has clearly nailed the zeitgeist with this film.”
In a notable development, Disney has also demonstrated its enduring strength with the re-release of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” in celebration of its 20th anniversary. The film grossed an impressive million across 34 territories, with significant contributions from Germany (.6 million), the U.K. (.3 million), and Mexico (.7 million). Domestically, “Revenge of the Sith” added .2 million, culminating in a global weekend total of million.
As for new releases, Ben Affleck’s action sequel “The Accountant 2” debuted with .7 million from 71 markets, with top performances in Mexico (.5 million), the U.K. (.2 million), and Australia (.2 million). The R-rated film also secured .5 million in North America, bringing its worldwide total to .2 million. Backed by Amazon MGM, “The Accountant 2” carries a hefty million budget, necessitating continued audience engagement to validate its production costs.
