‘A Minecraft movie‘It has become the most unexpected and forceful cinematographic phenomenon of 2025. With only one week on the billboard, the adaptation of the popular video game of MOJANG STUDIOSdirected by Jared HESShe has already left behind ‘Captain America: Brave New World‘At the domestic box office. What seemed like a risky bet has become the most successful premiere of the year, surpassing one of the most anticipated titles of Marvel’s cinematographic universe. What is happening in movie theaters so that the audience is choosing a cubic world on a classic superhero?
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How much did ‘a Minecraft movie’ in front of ‘Captain America 4’?
According to figures reported by ‘Deadline‘,’A Minecraft movie‘has accumulated 280.3 million dollars in the United States after Two weekendsa figure that far exceeds the 199.5 million reached so far by ‘Captain America: Brave New World’. This makes the Warner Bros. Pictures movie the highest grossing title of 2025 in US territory so far.
During its second weekend, the film starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa He raised others 80 millionkeeping comfortably in the first place of the Box Office. In contrast, the film of Marvel Studios He had a strong decline after his premiere and has been qualified as one of the weakest deliveries of the franchise in terms of commercial performance, despite having started with 100 million During the presidents holiday ‘Day.
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Why the resounding success of the ‘Minecraft’ movie?
Beyond numbers, the social phenomenon around ‘A Minecraft movie‘It has been decisive. The tape, which mixes absurd humor, direct references to the video game and emotional moments, has generated a collective reaction in cinemas. Young spectators have viralized scenes such as the shout “I am Steve!” or the confrontation against a “chickn jockey”, causing chaotic functions where popcorn are thrown, stands up and recorded for social networks.
These reactions even led to chains like Cineworld and Reel Cinema In the United Kingdom to issue communications, warning about the “antisocial behavior”, in some cases calling the police. Far from bothering, the director Jared HESS declared ‘Entertainment Weekly’:
“It’s weird when you’re having so much fun that they call the police. It’s hilarious.”
Also added:
“I am so happy that people are finding joy in returning to cinemas and seeing things as a community. I think people are hungry for that experience.”
In addition to the viral fury, the film honors several elements of the game, including the day-night cycle, the original music and a tribute to the youtuber Technobladewhich has reinforced its emotional connection with fans.
What does this mean for the future of MCU and ‘Minecraft’?
The contrast between the two titles reveals the uncertain moment that the MCU. Except for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine‘, his last installments have had difficulty attracting hearings, and the first estimates for’Thunderbolts‘They are not especially encouraging. As Marvel approaches the outcome of the Multiverse saga, he faces the challenge of recovering the connection with his audience.
Instead, ‘A Minecraft movie‘It shows no slowdown signs. With a post -crushed scene that introduces the character Alexplayed by Kate McKinnonis already speculated on a sequel. The own HESS He has expressed interest in continuing history.
While other premieres like ‘SINNERS‘ of Ryan Coogler They arrive at the billboard pointing to different audiences, everything indicates that ‘Minecraft’ will continue to dominate the rooms for several more weeks. With this beginning, it is likely that, even at the end of the year, it will be maintained as one of the most successful films of 2025.
With information from Comic Book.
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