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December 16, 2025

Dead by Daylight’s tenth anniversary celebrations include a $250 collector’s set and a huge in-person party

Behavior Interactive is hosting an in-person event to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Dead by Daylight on June 14, 2026, in Montreal's Old Port. The event will include developer panels, exclusive reveals, meet-and-greets, hands-on gaming stations, and a mini-expo. A Year 10 Anniversary Broadcast will provide insights into the game's future. A limited edition DBD Collector's Set is available for pre-order, featuring a statue, a lifesize flashlight replica, collectible pins, art cards, and a crafted artbook, priced at 9.99 / £185.99.

AppWizard

October 13, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel being built for 2027

Warner Bros. Pictures has announced a sequel to "A Minecraft Movie," set for release in July 2027. Director Jared Hess will return to co-write the film, and producer Jason Momoa, who starred in the original, is also involved. The original film grossed 4 million in North America, making it the highest-grossing film of the year, and over 7 million globally. The sequel announcement was accompanied by an Instagram post featuring "netherite" pickaxes, generating anticipation for the film. Details about the plot and cast are not yet revealed.

AppWizard

October 9, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel is being built for 2027

Warner Bros. Pictures has confirmed the development of a sequel to “A Minecraft Movie,” with a planned release date of July 2027. Jared Hess will return as director and co-writer, and Jason Momoa will be among the producers. The first film was the highest-grossing film of the year in North America, with 4 million in domestic ticket sales and over 7 million globally. The studio teased the sequel with an image of two “netherite” pickaxes on Instagram, stating, “Building terrain. See you in theaters July 23, 2027.”

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July 12, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Ends Its Theatrical Run. How Much Did It Make?

Jack Black and Jason Momoa’s A Minecraft Movie concluded its theatrical run on July 2, earning a domestic total of ,949,195 and a worldwide gross of ,149,195, which includes ,200,000 from international ticket sales. The film debuted in theaters on April 4 and became available for digital streaming on May 13, followed by its release on HBO Max on June 20. It had a production budget of 0 million. As of the latest update, it is the highest-grossing film domestically in 2025, although it faces competition from Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, which has a worldwide gross of .6 million.

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July 3, 2025

Lilo & Stitch Breaks Minecraft Movie’s Major Box Office Record

Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch remake has grossed 7.5 million globally, making it the highest-grossing MPA film of the year. It surpassed A Minecraft Movie, which earned 4.9 million, and trails behind the Chinese animated feature Ne Zha 2, which has grossed .8 billion. Domestically, A Minecraft Movie leads with 3.9 million, while Lilo & Stitch has generated 3.7 million in the U.S. The film debuted with 2.6 million during the Memorial Day weekend and is on track to potentially become the first MPA title to surpass the billion mark this year. Disney plans a live-action sequel to Lilo & Stitch, though no release date has been confirmed. The film held the top spot at the box office for three consecutive weeks before facing competition from How to Train Your Dragon. Upcoming releases like Avatar: Fire and Ash may pose challenges to its box office performance.

AppWizard

June 26, 2025

4K Blu-ray Review: A Minecraft Movie

A Minecraft Movie is the highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2025, with ticket sales reaching 0 million and poised to cross the billion threshold. The film features Jack Black as the voice of Steve, who embarks on a journey in the Overworld after discovering the Orb of Dominance. Despite its humorous tone and strong visual and audio presentation, the film lacks character development and fails to explore deeper themes related to creativity and adulthood. It includes supporting characters like Garrett, Henry, and Natalie, but their potential is not fully realized. The 4K Blu-ray release includes special features such as behind-the-scenes content and actor experiences with the game.

AppWizard

June 17, 2025

Minecraft brand boss Harry Elonen on building box-office bedlam into brand devotion

The first trailer for A Minecraft Movie received backlash, prompting the film's team to engage with fans and make significant changes. The film ultimately became the highest-grossing gaming movie, achieving 2.8 million in domestic ticket sales and surpassing the 2023 Super Mario Bros film. It generated nearly a billion dollars in global revenue for Warner Bros. Harry Elonen from Mojang Studios acknowledged the initial marketing missteps and emphasized the importance of emotional connections with fans. The team adapted their strategy based on fan feedback, leading to a successful second weekend box office hold of .6 million. The film's success was attributed to its authentic lore and emotional resonance, with Minecraft being the best-selling video game of all time, and players having spent over 68 million years in-game. The movie grossed over 0 million worldwide by early June, exceeding projections by over 30%. The marketing strategy included embedding Easter eggs and monitoring fan sentiment, resulting in a 6.3 times return on its 0 million production budget and a surge in merchandising.

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April 29, 2025

A Minecraft Movie gets special “Block Party” screenings that’ll encourage you to “sing (and meme) along” as Jack Black burns a defenceless animal alive in front of some kids

The creators of A Minecraft Movie are hosting special sing-along screenings called "The Block Party" at AMC Theaters starting May 2. These events encourage audience participation, allowing attendees to sing along to memorable moments from the film, including the "lava chicken" song. The initiative aims to engage younger viewers and teens, creating a lively atmosphere for families to bond over shared experiences. The promotional material invites fans to prepare for a fun and interactive movie night.

AppWizard

April 29, 2025

Minecraft Movie Gets Sing-along ‘Block Party Edition’ Screenings

Warner Bros. is launching Block Party Edition screenings for A Minecraft Movie starting May 2, allowing audiences to interact by singing along and shouting lines, similar to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Despite mixed reviews, the film has grossed 6 million, performing well in a declining box office environment. However, the interactive screenings have led to challenges, including unruly crowds and incidents requiring police intervention. Despite these issues, the film's success has positively impacted cinema operators, particularly in a year where other films have struggled.

AppWizard

April 27, 2025

Box Office: ‘Minecraft’ Powers to $816 Million Globally, ‘Sinners’ Surpasses $161 Million

Warner Bros. has seen a resurgence at the box office in April, with “A Minecraft Movie” grossing 6.8 million globally and .6 million overseas, making it the highest-grossing Hollywood film of the year. Key market earnings include .1 million in the UK, .7 million in Germany, .8 million in Australia, and .4 million in Mexico. “Sinners” has generated .1 million worldwide and .1 million internationally, with a production budget of million. It achieved .3 million in North America during its second weekend. The film earned .3 million from Imax showings, accounting for 19% of its total gross. Disney's re-release of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” grossed .5 million globally, with significant contributions from Germany (.6 million), the UK (.3 million), and Mexico (.7 million). “The Accountant 2” debuted with .7 million worldwide, including .5 million in North America, against a production budget of million.