Ticket pre-sales for A Minecraft Movie have set a major record. The upcoming video game adaptation, directed by Jared Hess of Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre, centers on a group of people who are transported via portals to the unconventional and cubic Overworld. A Minecraft Movie cast includes Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Coolidge, and Jack Black, who portrays avatar Steve. The film has a budget of $150 million and, considering the existing fandom, could go on to become a successful game adaptation following its April 4 release.
Fandango has now announced that A Minecraft Movie, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, is the ticketing service’s best PG-rated ticket pre-seller of 2025. The film has exceeded other PG releases, including Dog Man, Paddington in Peru, and Snow White, in pre-sales at the same point in the sales cycle. It is also one of the three highest-earning video game adaptations in early sales on Fandango at the same point in the sales cycle, along with The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Five Nights at Freddy’s.
Jerramy Hainline, Fandango’s Executive Vice President, explained that all the excitement surrounding A Minecraft Movie is not surprising, considering how popular the video game is. According to Deadline, the film is projected to earn around $60 million when it opens. Read Hainline’s comments below:
Anticipation for A Minecraft Movie is overwhelmingly high among video game fans, families, and beyond heading into opening weekend. With the film being inspired by the bestselling video game of all time, it is no shock that audiences can’t wait to fully immerse themselves into the big blocky world by watching this film on the big screen.
What This Means For A Minecraft Movie
It Is Positioned For Commercial Success
The pre-sales performance of A Minecraft Movie is an encouraging sign, indicating that Warner Bros. may have a budding commercial success. Video game adaptations are enjoying a surge in popularity and Mojang Studios’ source material is a recognizable brand that has garnered a wide audience since debuting. That large fanbase has likely contributed to A Minecraft Movie outpacing recent PG releases and could prove beneficial to the overall box office.
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Opening near $60 million suggests that A Minecraft Movie will be profitable, and its large production budget may not be a detriment. If well-received, particularly by fans of the video game, it could go on to have a long theatrical run as well. Based on the pre-sales record, the film might impede Snow White (which was released on March 21) at the box office, and it should not face any major competition until Marvel Studios premieres Thunderbolts* on May 2.
Our Take On A Minecraft Movie Pre-Sales
It Could Be The Next Big Franchise
The future of A Minecraft Movie likely depends on its commercial success, but the latest pre-sales suggest that it could have an impressive box office, leading to the potential development of sequels and a film franchise. By incorporating characters and other elements from Minecraft, the upcoming adaptation should win over longtime fans. However, the star power, notably Momoa and Black, and its family-friendly appeal could also help expand the movie’s audience, allowing more viewers to become acquainted with Overworld.
Source: Fandango & Deadline
A Minecraft Movie
- Release Date
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April 4, 2025
- Runtime
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101 minutes
- Director
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Jared Hess
- Writers
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Chris Galletta, Gavin James, Hubbel Palmer, Neil Widener, Allison Schroeder, Chris Bowman
- Producers
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Jason Momoa, Jill Messick, Mary Parent, Roy Lee, Todd Hallowell, Cale Boyter, Jon Berg, Jon Spaihts, Brian Andrew Mendoza, Vu Bui, Lydia Winters