“A Minecraft Movie” has made quite a splash since its release. In its second weekend, it raked in an impressive $80 million. Despite a 50% drop from its huge opening weekend of $162.7 million, it’s still a major hit. So far, it has earned $281 million domestically and over $550 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of the year, surpassing Disney’s “Captain America: Brave New World,” which has earned $199 million domestically.
This success is a welcome change for theaters, which struggled earlier this year. Box office revenues were lagging behind last year’s figures and were down 40% from 2019. Now, thanks in part to “A Minecraft Movie,” the gap has narrowed to almost even with last year’s totals. Senior Comscore analyst Paul Dergarabedian noted that the movie’s success arrives just in time for the summer blockbuster season.
Among the newcomers this weekend, “The King of Kings,” a family film from Angel Studios, opened strong with $19 million, placing second. The film tells the story of young Charles Dickens narrating the biography of Jesus Christ. Critics gave it a mixed response, but audiences loved it, giving it an “A+” CinemaScore. This suggests a strong word-of-mouth appeal, particularly for families eager for quality films.
In third place, Disney’s “The Amateur” earned $15 million. This vigilante thriller features Rami Malek as a CIA analyst seeking revenge for his wife’s murder. With a $60 million production cost, it needs to maintain steady box office numbers to break even. Early audience reactions were decent, earning a “B+” on CinemaScore.
Meanwhile, A24’s “Warfare” debuted at No. 4, pulling in $8.3 million. Directed by Alex Garland and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza, this film is based on Mendoza’s Navy SEAL experiences. It received an “A-” CinemaScore and a solid 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating it resonated well with viewers, especially younger ones.
Rounding out the top five is the horror film “Drop,” which made $7.7 million. Though not a blockbuster by any means, it was produced on a modest budget of $11 million. Reviews have been favorable, albeit average from audiences, with a “B” CinemaScore.
In other news, the faith-based show “The Chosen: Last Supper – Part 3” premiered at No. 6, earning $6.15 million. Its returns are consistent with the previous episodes, highlighting a steady demand for faith-based content among viewers.
On the other hand, Disney’s “Snow White” remake continues to struggle, dropping to No. 8. With just $2.8 million this weekend, its total stands at $81.9 million domestically, making it the lowest-grossing film in Disney’s lineup of live-action adaptations.
As for trends on social media, film reviews and audience feedback play a key role in a movie’s performance nowadays. Many fans share their thoughts on platforms like Twitter and Instagram, influencing potential viewers. In light of “A Minecraft Movie’s” success and the mixed reactions to other films, this aspect of audience engagement is more important than ever.
In conclusion, as we head into the summer movie season, the success of “A Minecraft Movie” signifies a potential turning point for theaters. The industry looks ahead to future releases, hoping to ride this wave of renewed interest in the big screen.
For detailed statistics on box office performance, check out Comscore’s latest reports.
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