Warner Bros and Legendary's latest cinematic adventure, **A Minecraft Movie**, is making waves at the international box office, boasting an impressive opening of **$18.4 million** across **55 markets** by Thursday.

This figure does not even account for Friday’s remarkable debut in China, which raked in an astonishing **$6.6 million**—the highest opening for a Hollywood film in 2024 so far!

Dominating Markets and Record-Breaking Openings

The film is seeing robust performances across Europe, especially as school breaks commence, despite the sunny weather in many regions. The Middle East has also shown terrific results, generating **$4.4 million** through Thursday thanks to previews that coincided with the Eid celebrations.

In Asia, markets are giving **A Minecraft Movie** a No. 1 start across the board, with Latin America also embracing the film wholeheartedly.

The movie is currently capturing **90%** of the Top 5 titles within the region, achieving the best opening of 2025 across Latin American markets.

Notably, this film marks a record for **Jack Black**’s non-animated titles, with **3D tickets** making up **19%** of the overall box office there.

Mexico has taken the lead on Thursday, contributing **$1.9 million**, which is **13%** ahead of **Sonic the Hedgehog**, **54%** above **Kung Fu Panda 4**, and doubles the earnings of other blockbusters like **Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse**.

Germany followed with a hefty **$1.7 million**, including previews, and a commanding **56%** market share—a phenomenal start compared to other films this year.

In France, the Wednesday opening brought in **$1.3 million**, marking the top start of 2025 outside of previews.

This figure is higher than previous entries from the **Sonic** franchise and **Kung Fu Panda 4**, with a cumulative total of **$1.5 million** after two days.

Australia is not left out either, with **A Minecraft Movie** reigning as the No. 1 film on Thursday by garnering **$1.1 million**, surpassing **The Super Mario Bros Movie** and other formidable competitors.

Thursday’s debut in Brazil also secured the No. 1 spot with **$759,000**, comparable to the first days of **Sonic 3** and **Into the Spider-Verse**, again showing the film's strong international appeal.

China’s Stellar Performance

On Friday, China’s reception of **A Minecraft Movie** shattered expectations, achieving the top opening day of the year for a Hollywood title at **$6.6 million**.

Impressively, this single day alone surpassed what was projected for the entire weekend.

It now stands as the **second biggest import** of the year, sitting behind blockbuster contenders such as **Godzilla x Kong** and **Deadpool & Wolverine**.

With exciting developments continuing throughout the weekend, it’s clear that **A Minecraft Movie** is not just another film; it’s a global box office sensation!

Stay tuned for more updates as this cinematic gem continues to break records and capture audiences around the world!