This weekend was a historic moment for the box office, as the highly anticipated Minecraft movie took the spotlight, grossing an astonishing $301 million globally, with $163 million coming from domestic sales. Despite receiving a mixed review score of 52 percent on Metacritic, the film’s performance marks the biggest box office opening of 2025, showcasing the immense popularity of the franchise.

Social media buzz has played a significant role in its success, particularly on platforms like TikTok, where clips featuring Jack Black’s hilarious “chicken jockey” line have gone viral, delighting audiences and driving ticket sales.

Minecraft, a titan in the gaming world with over 300 million copies sold worldwide, was poised for success, making this performance less surprising to industry insiders. Notably, the movie’s opening weekend has outperformed other recent releases, including the Barbie movie, which opened with over $160 million.

In stark contrast, other films struggled to capture the audience’s attention. “A Working Man” secured second place at the box office with $7.3 million, bringing its total to $28.7 million since its release. “The Chosen: The Last Supper” followed closely with $7.2 million. Meanwhile, “Snow White” continues to face challenges, adding only $6.1 million to its total, which now stands at $168.4 million since its debut.

Overall, this past weekend saw a surge in ticket sales across the board. Industry analysts are optimistic about the coming weeks as more films strive to capitalize on the momentum created by Minecraft’s blockbuster success. The cinema landscape is shifting, and audiences eagerly await what’s next.