Minecraft Dominates Box Office: Rakes in $80 Million on Second Weekend!

“A Minecraft Movie” continued its box office dominance by earning a substantial $80 million in its second week, maintaining the top spot despite the debut of five new films.

The earnings of “A Minecraft Movie” dropped by 50% from its opening weekend record of $162.7 million, yet this decrease is considered strong for a major blockbuster. The film, a PG-rated adaptation of the popular video game featuring stars like Jack Black and Jason Momoa, has now collected $281 million in the U.S. and $550 million worldwide. Just 10 days after its release, it has become the highest-grossing movie of the year, surpassing Disney and Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World” which has made $199 million domestically and $410 million globally.

The success of “A Minecraft Movie” has provided a much-needed lift to cinema operators following a dismal start to 2025. Two weeks prior, box office earnings were nearly 11% below the previous year and 40% below 2019, as reported by Comscore. Now, however, the gap has narrowed, with revenues slightly ahead by 0.5% compared to 2024, though still 31% lower than 2019. The film industry is hopeful that forthcoming releases such as Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” Marvel’s “Thunderbolts,” Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” and Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” remake will continue to drive this year’s earnings forward.

Paul Dergarabedian, a senior analyst at Comscore, commented, “‘A Minecraft Movie’ has been like a rescue mission during a particularly slow March for theaters,” indicating a positive turn as the summer movie season approaches.

Among the new releases, “The King of Kings,” an animated religious film by Angel Studios, debuted strongly in second place, earning $19 million across 3,200 theaters. Voiced by Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Mark Hamill, and Pierce Brosnan, the film features Charles Dickens as a narrator recounting the life of Jesus Christ. Critics gave mixed reviews (63% on Rotten Tomatoes), but it received an enthusiastic “A+” CinemaScore from audiences. Angel Studios encouraged family attendance with a promotion allowing children to watch for free with each adult ticket purchased.

“The exceptional CinemaScore for ‘The King of Kings’ speaks volumes,” stated Brandon Purdie, head of global theatrical distribution at Angel Studios. “It shows that families are eager for high-quality films to enjoy together in theaters. This weekend’s results are a testament to what audiences are looking for.”

Disney and 20th Century’s “The Amateur” secured third place, bringing in $15 million from 3,400 locations. Internationally, the film added $17.2 million, for a global total of $32.2 million. Despite these strong initial numbers, the Rami Malek-starring thriller, which had a production budget of $60 million, needs sustained performance to cover its costs. “The Amateur” received a “B+” CinemaScore, which might boost its longevity in theaters. In the film, Malek portrays a CIA analyst tracking down his wife’s murderers.

A24’s “Warfare” premiered in fourth place, earning $8.3 million from 2,670 theaters in North America. The $20 million film, directed by Alex Garland and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza, focuses on a platoon navigating hostile territory and is based on Mendoza’s experiences as a Navy SEAL. It received an “A-” CinemaScore and 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the best-received among the newcomers. The cast includes several rising stars, enhancing its appeal to younger audiences.

“Drop,” a horror film from Universal and Blumhouse, rounded out the top five with a $7.7 million opening in 3,085 theaters. Despite a weak international start of $2 million from 47 markets, its modest $11 million budget means it doesn’t require massive earnings to break even. Directed by Christopher Landon, “Drop” features a widowed mother who receives threatening messages during a first date, compelling her to consider murdering her companion to save her family. The film received decent reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) but only a lukewarm audience response (“B” CinemaScore).

Jim Orr, president of domestic distribution at Universal, expressed optimism about “Drop,” noting its strong performance in dine-in cinemas and hoping for a successful run.

Fathom Entertainment’s “The Chosen: Last Supper – Part 3” debuted in sixth place with $6.15 million from 2,296 theaters. This marks a consistent performance with the earlier parts of the series, despite the presence of another religious film in theaters. Fathom is releasing the fifth season of this faith-based series in theaters, with each episode enjoying a two-week run.

Meanwhile, Disney’s “Snow White” remake has fallen to eighth place in its fourth weekend, earning just $2.8 million from 2,540 locations. To date, it has garnered $81.9 million domestically and $181 million globally, making it the least successful of Disney’s recent live-action adaptations, a distinction previously held by “Dumbo.”