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August 21, 2025

Kirsten Dunst candidly admits she’d star in Minecraft 2 to make lots of money

Kirsten Dunst, 43, is shifting her focus towards more commercially viable projects after a career in indie films and cult classics. She has expressed a desire to "make a movie where I don’t lose money." Dunst has upcoming projects, including a mermaid fantasy and a collaboration with Sofia Coppola, and is interested in a sequel to A Minecraft Movie, motivated by its financial prospects and her sons' enjoyment of the first film. A Minecraft Movie, released in April, has grossed approximately 5.1 million globally, leading the 2025 domestic box office with earnings of 3,949,195, and ranking third worldwide. The film received a mixed critical response, with a 48 percent critic rating and an 85 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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May 14, 2025

Stream A Minecraft Movie at home right now (as long as you’re in the U.S.) and have your own “Chicken Jockey” moment whenever you like

The Minecraft Movie is now available for digital rental or purchase for .99 on Amazon. A physical release, including UHD Blu-ray, is scheduled for June 24. The film is currently accessible in the U.S., while international audiences in Europe will have to wait until May 19. The movie has become the highest-grossing film of 2025, earning over 0 million, despite mixed reviews from critics. Audience reception has been more favorable, with viewers enjoying its lightheartedness and engaging content.

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April 24, 2025

Jason Momoa performs humiliation ritual in the form of “A Minecraft Movie”

“A Minecraft Movie” is directed by Jared Hess and features an eclectic cast including Jack Black as Steve, Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, and Jennifer Coolidge. The film blends nostalgia with absurdity, showcasing a perplexing narrative that leaves viewers amused yet bewildered. While it attempts to evoke memories of the popular game, many fans found the execution lacking and disconnected from the game’s core principles, particularly in character decision-making. Despite its shortcomings, the film incorporates humor and exaggerated performances, creating a unique viewing experience that some may find enjoyable.

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April 20, 2025

‘Sinners’ Surges Past ‘Minecraft’ at Box Office With $45.6 Million Opening Weekend

Ryan Coogler’s horror film, “Sinners,” is projected to secure an impressive .6 million opening weekend, overtaking “A Minecraft Movie.” “Sinners” is on track to surpass the .3 million opening of Jordan Peele’s “Nope,” establishing itself as the highest opening for an original film since the pandemic began. The film received a straight A on CinemaScore, the first for a horror film since 1986, and boasts a 5/5 rating on PostTrak, with 84% “definite recommend” score. It has Rotten Tomatoes ratings of 98% from critics and 97% from audiences. Approximately 60% of Friday's tickets sold were walk-up purchases. Black audiences made up 49% of the opening night viewers, followed by 27% white and 14% Latino. “Sinners” has a reported budget of million, excluding marketing costs. “A Minecraft Movie” secured .3 million in its third weekend, bringing its domestic total to 5 million and a global tally of 0 million. The success of both films accounted for 64% of the weekend’s total grosses. Warner Bros. plans to continue its slate of original films, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” set to debut in late September and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride!” in March 2026. Angel Studios’ “The King of Kings” garnered .2 million in its second weekend, bringing its 10-day total to .3 million.