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critics had more mixed reviews for “A Minecraft Movie.”
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In its first few days in theaters, the movie earned a staggering $157 million in ticket sales from theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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Reviews were mixed. Hollywood in general, and Warner Bros. in particular, badly needed a hit.
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'A Minecraft Movie' review: Jack Black, Jason Momoa rock the blocks
Jason Momoa plays Garrett Garrison, a washed-up former video game prodigy known as The Garbage Man due to his proficiency playing Hunk City Rampage, a Bad Dudes-like arcade fighting game.
Building success or facing a game over? Critics give mixed reviews for ‘A Minecraft Movie’
First, “Minecraft” is the best-selling game in history with millions of fans that won’t be looking to pick apart the cinematography or storyline. Seeing Jack Black and Jason Momoa bringing humor to a world they adore is enough, according to Forbes.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ Review: Jason Momoa and Jack Black Bro It Up in a Genially Weightless Video-Game Quest
Jared Hess, the director of "Napoleon Dynamite," brings his indie-camp absurdist cred to this adaptation of the blockbuster sandbox video game.
Hollywood lands a much-needed box office hit with ‘A Minecraft Movie’
Hollywood needed “A Minecraft Movie” to be a hit, and it delivered in its opening weekend, significantly narrowing this year’s box office deficit. No one guessed just how big it would be. In its first few days in theaters,
‘Minecraft’ Is a Massive Hit, Giving Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy an Extra Life
With rumors swirling about the Warner Bros. film bosses' fates, the coming months will be telling as the studio stares down a slate full of original (and expensive) swings from big-name filmmakers.
Walmart's Exclusive Blu-ray Edition of A Minecraft Movie Is Worth Buying for the Crafting Table Alone
Walmart has recently launched its own exclusive Blu-ray collector's edition of the movie that is made to look like a Minecraft crafting table and it actually seems pretty awesome. Walmart's exclusive Blu-ray edition of A Minecraft movie comes with a Blu-ray disc,
‘A Minecraft Movie’ Arrives as a Surprise Box Office Smash
Weekend ticket sales will total $157 million, analysts said, nearly double the expected amount, ending a Hollywood dry spell.
Audience digs ‘A Minecraft Movie’
Hollywood needed “A Minecraft Movie” to be a hit, and it delivered in its opening weekend, significantly narrowing this year’s box office deficit.
The Minecraft Movie Team Had a Private Server They Played On and Jack Black Even Built His Own Mansion
IGN had the chance to speak with the team behind A Minecraft Movie, and they shared that they built a private server that the cast and crew had access to in order to make this adaptation feel as faithful as possible.

5 Reasons Why A Minecraft Movie Crushed It At Box Office

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The surprise of the movie is how long it’s able to delay the latter material – long enough, it turns out, for Napoleon Dynamite director Jared Hess to get his foot in the door, expertly adapting his ...
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Comscore recently estimated that the 2025 domestic box office was down 7% year-over-year, and that’s on top of significant declines from the pre-pandemic era.
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A Minecraft Movie storms box office despite lukewarm reviews
The film boasts a star-studded cast including Jason Momoa, Jack Black and Jennifer Coolidge.
A Minecraft Movie Review
Director Jared Hess puts a surprisingly specific and funny comic spin on A Minecraft Movie, before surrendering to the obligations of CG-driven, kid-friendly adventure.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ smashes box office expectations with nearly $163 million opening weekend
Industry analysts had initially projected “A Minecraft Movie” would gross $60 million before adjusting that estimate to about $100 million.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ is on track for a $135M opening weekend
The big screen adaptation of video game mega-franchise Minecraft brought in $58 million on Friday, putting it on track for a $135 million opening weekend
Critics slammed it, but A Minecraft Movie just broke a box office record
The opening weekend of A Minecraft Movie was the best ever for a movie based on a video game. A Minecraft Movie smashed records over its opening weekend. The film saw the biggest opening weekend ever for a movie based on a video game.
'A Minecraft Movie' blows up weekend box office with $157M haul
A Minecraft Movie smashes opening weekend records with a $157M domestic debut! Discover how it topped video game adaptations globally with $301M.
Chicken jockey! A Minecraft Movie is causing chaos in cinemas and debate over audience etiquette
Not only has the film adaption of the wildly popular video game smashed box-office records, but it's inspired a rowdy, audience-interactive theatre trend that some observers are describing as Rocky Horror Picture Show for kids.
Box Office: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Strikes Gold With Record-Shattering $163M U.S. Launch, $313M Globally
Warner Bros.’ kid-friendly movie blew past all expectations to score the top start ever for a video game adaptation, with final numbers coming in more than $12 million ahead of Sunday's already historic estimates.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ Review: Block by Bizarre Block
Jack Black and Jason Momoa star in this adaptation of the megahit video game that leans into the mindless silliness of mid-aughts comedy.
The New Minecraft Movie Limited-Edition 4K Steelbook and Blu-ray Are Up for Preorder
Walmart has officially unveiled its exclusive "Crafting Edition" of A Minecraft Movie. The physical release includes the same Blu-ray and 4K DVDs as Amazon, but with a different cover and, more importantly, a magnetic crafting table you can assemble at home. Now THIS is a crafting table.
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Review: McDonald's Minecraft Meals Feature The Hottest Nugget Sauce We've Ever Had
Commentary: Here's our review of the Minecraft Happy Meals and Minecraft Movie Meals. You've got a month to get them.
A Minecraft Movie's director says he'd love to make Another Minecraft Movie: 'It'd be amazing'
A Minecraft Movie has just hit the big screen and, while the reviews are mixed, it's certainly hard to miss: The all-out marketing blitz is everywhere from supermarket shelves to McDonald's Happy Meals, and the Hollywood suits are rubbing their hands with glee at the box office projections.
Unfinished version of A Minecraft Movie leaks, spreads online
Take it or Steve it. Clips of an unfinished version of A Minecraft Movie have started making the rounds online. These clips are getting shared far and wide, with some lauding "the unfinished CGI version" of A Minecraft Movie as "the funniest" film they've ever laid eyes on.
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