The “Minecraft movie” continues its triumph at the cinema world and has already become the highest-grossing Hollywood movie of 2025 after just two weeks. With global earnings of over $550 million (around NOK 5.9 billion), it has beaten the competition by a good margin, according to the latest figures from Hollywood studios.
A global phenomenon
The film, which is based on the world’s best-selling video game with over 300 million copies sold, has been greeted with enthusiastic spectators around the world. It has topped theater listings in the US, UK, Germany, Japan and Brazil, and shows no signs of losing momentum.
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- Opening Weekend: $225 million (Global)
- Second weekend: Only 35% decline – an unusually strong hold
- Ahead of major competitors: Has beaten both new superhero movies and established franchises
What makes the movie so popular?
- True to the game: Fans praise the film’s authentic Minecraft aesthetic and creative narrative.
- Family-friendly appeal: Both children and adults who grew up with the game flock to the cinema.
- Star-Studied Cast: Includes Jack Black (as Steve) and Jason Momoa (in a surprising role).
- With this success, there is already talk of a sequel (Warner Bros. already has the green light)
- Minecraft universe expands with potential spin-off projects
“This proves that video game films can not only succeed – they can become huge hits,” says film critic Mark Hughes.
Is the Minecraft movie expected to be the first billion-dollar movie in 2025? With current numbers, it seems likely!
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