"Minecraft Movie Surpasses Super Mario Bros. with Record Video Game Film Debut"

The Minecraft Movie has shattered box office records, surpassing The Super Mario Bros. Movie to claim the title of the biggest domestic debut for a video game adaptation. Starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, the latter reprising his role from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, A Minecraft Movie raked in an impressive $157 million in North American theaters alone. This achievement outdid The Super Mario Bros. Movie's domestic opening of $146 million in April 2023, though the latter still holds the record as the highest-grossing video game adaptation to date.

Internationally, A Minecraft Movie added another $144 million, bringing its global opening weekend total to a staggering $301 million. With a production budget of $150 million, not including marketing costs, the film may already be in the black for Warner Bros.

Based on Mojang's Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, and now owned by Microsoft, the sandbox game remains immensely popular worldwide. The movie's launch is complemented by movie tie-in DLC, further capitalizing on its success.

IGN's review of A Minecraft Movie awarded it a 6/10, praising director Jared Hess for infusing the film with a unique and humorous comic touch, particularly in the first half. For those who have seen the movie, IGN offers an in-depth look at A Minecraft Movie Ending and Post-Credits Scene Explained, featuring insights from director Jared Hess and Minecraft's Torfi Frans Ólafsson.

In contrast, Disney's live-action Snow White has faced a disappointing opening weekend, accumulating only $168.4 million globally ($77.5 million domestically and $90.9 million internationally). With a hefty $250 million production budget, the film's chances of a Mufasa: The Lion King-style comeback seem slim.