A Minecraft Movie’s Impressive Start in China

A Minecraft Movie, featuring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, made a remarkable debut in China, earning $6.5 million on its opening day. Over the opening weekend, the film accumulated $14.5 million, marking the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood release in China.

Surpassing The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The film outperformed previous Hollywood releases, including The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which had an $11.6 million opening in China. This achievement underscores the growing popularity of video game adaptations in international markets. ​

Global Success Beyond China

Globally, A Minecraft Movie has been a box office sensation. In North America, it garnered $162.8 million during its opening weekend, surpassing previous records for video game adaptations. The worldwide total has reached $818.5 million, highlighting the film’s broad appeal. 

Audience Reception and Ratings

Chinese audiences have responded positively, with the film receiving a 9.0 rating on Maoyan, equivalent to an A- on CinemaScore. However, on Douban, it holds a 5.8 rating, indicating mixed reviews. Despite this, the film’s box office performance remains strong, reflecting its widespread popularity. ​