In a remarkable turnaround for the film industry, Warner Bros and Legendary Entertainment have resurrected box office numbers over the past weekend with the release of *A Minecraft Movie*, directed by Jared Hess. This film achieved an astounding opening weekend, generating $163 million in the U.S. and Canada, along with $150.7 million internationally, culminating in a breathtaking total of $313.7 million worldwide.

Domestic Box Office Milestones:

- **Biggest Opening of 2025**: *A Minecraft Movie* outperformed *Captain America: Brave New World*, which raked in $88.8 million.

- **Record for a Video Game Adaptation**: The film surpassed the previous record held by the *Super Mario Bros Movie* with its impressive three-day total of $146.3 million set in 2023.

- **Top Opening for a Warner Bros-Legendary Co-Production**: It left *The Dark Knight Rises* in the dust, which had previously claimed a $160.8 million opening.

- **Remarkable Weekend Total**: The film achieved a remarkable Friday-Saturday-Sunday opening of $211.4 million, being the largest since July 2024.

- **Major Achievements by the Cast**: Jack Black enjoyed the highest domestic opening of his career, while Jason Momoa secured his biggest debut as a lead actor, surpassing his cameo in *Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice*.

Additionally, *A Minecraft Movie* recorded:

- Warner Bros’ largest three-day total in April, beating *Clash of the Titans* ($61.2 million).

- The largest Saturday and Sunday totals for the studio with $60 million and $46.3 million respectively, outperforming *Batman v Superman* and *Barbie*.

- Uniquely, it opened to over $50 million without a Saturday drop, experiencing a 4% increase instead—a feat never before seen in box office history.

International Achievements:

- Topping video game adaptations in 38 markets, including key territories such as the UK and Spain.

- Featuring Jack Black's biggest opening weekend in 32 markets, and Jason Momoa's leading debut in 25 others, marking a significant milestone in Latin America.

- *A Minecraft Movie* also recorded the biggest international opening of 2025 and was the second-largest opening ever for a video game adaptation, closely trailing *Super Mario Bros Movie*.

Worldwide Impact:

- The film achieved the highest global opening ever for a Warner Bros-Legendary co-production and the largest Friday global opening since *Deadpool & Wolverine*, amassing a whopping $444 million globally.

Other Noteworthy Stats:

- This impressive feature became the third largest opening for a Warner Bros film ever, only behind *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2* and *Batman v Superman*.

- Additionally, it marked the second highest opening for a Legendary co-production, closely shadowing *Jurassic World*.

With all these exhilarating facts and figures, it’s clear that *A Minecraft Movie* not only entertained audiences but also captured the industry’s attention, setting a new bar for future adaptations. Can it maintain this momentum in the coming weeks? Only time will tell!