‘A Minecraft Movie’ Set to Make Waves with $260M+ Global Opening

In an impressive showing at the box office, *A Minecraft Movie* is gearing up for a staggering opening weekend, with expectations soaring beyond $260 million worldwide. The film, starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, has already amassed $52.7 million internationally across 75 markets, setting it up for a potential $125 million opening overseas. When combined with strong domestic sales, this could lead to a remarkable total exceeding $260 million by the end of Sunday.

Directed by Jared Hess, *A Minecraft Movie* has outperformed initial forecasts, delivering excellent news for the film industry, which has been eagerly anticipating this release.

Strong International Debut

Notably, the film had a robust launch in China, where it debuted at No. 1 with an impressive $6.6 million – marking the highest opening day for a Hollywood release in 2023. China’s reception surpassed that of successful films like *The Super Mario Bros. Movie* by 46%, and more than doubled the numbers from *Kung Fu Panda 4* and both *Sonic the Hedgehog* films. By the end of Saturday, the film’s two-day total in China has reached an estimated $11.5 million.

Success Across Major Markets

The film's global impact continues with an impressive $6.2 million debut in the UK, which claimed 91% of the market’s top five films, resulting in the best single-day box office of the year. Friday's performance outstripped initial successes from *Super Mario* (by 19%), *Across the Spider-Verse* (by 33%), and *Inside Out 2* (by 80%).

Spain also saw a significant launch, racking up $1.7 million and becoming the nation’s No. 1 film, accomplishing the largest opening day of 2025. Poland followed suit, grossing $1.5 million and potentially gearing up for the largest opening weekend ever within its territory, exceeding previous hits from Marvel and *Avatar*.

Top International Markets

Overall, the top five international markets leading the way are China, the UK, Mexico ($4 million), Germany ($3.6 million), and Australia ($2.8 million).

Anticipation and Buzz

As *A Minecraft Movie* continues to reach new heights, anticipation grows for its full weekend update. The film is benefiting from positive buzz and audience excitement, especially as school breaks elevate theater attendance.

Historically, the film is already making its mark among animated movies with Jack Black, achieving record-breaking performances in various Latin American markets. The excitement in these regions will likely continue to bolster its international box office results as the weekend unfolds.

Conclusion

Stay tuned for more updates as *A Minecraft Movie* digs deep into the box office, reshaping the landscape for animated films in 2025!