A Minecraft Movie box office prediction is widely discussed among fans as they await the movie’s theatrical release on April 4. Directed by Jared Hess, the movie follows four misfits pulled into a magical portal that sends them to a strange and cubic wonderland, Overworld. There, they befriend expert crafter Steve, who helps them navigate the world and battle its numerous threats. While fans are enthusiastic about its release, they also remain intrigued about the predictions regarding its performance at the box office.
So, let’s explore the movie’s chances of success at the box office and see whether it’s set to become a hit or could potentially flop.
How will A Minecraft Movie perform at the box office?
A Minecraft Movie is predicted to make between $55 million and $75 million at the domestic box office in the opening weekend, as per Box Office Pro.
If the movie falls within the aforementioned range, it would considerably perform higher than other Warner Bros.’ past video game adaptations—Tomb Raider (2018) and Mortal Kombat (2021). Both these films earned over $23 million during their opening weekend, which could not be perceived as an ideal start.
Meanwhile, Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019) turned out to be a big hit, with an opening collection of around $54 million. This is slightly lower than the above estimated range, but even if the upcoming Minecraft movie makes close to this mark, it can do considerably well.
In contrast, other video game-based movies like Sonic the Hedgehog 3 performed great at the domestic box office, bagging $60 million on its opening weekend. The franchise first established a strong movie fan base in 2020 with the release of Sonic the Hedgehog, which opened to a similar figure ($58 million) before becoming a commercial hit.
With A Minecraft Movie projected to make a similar range on its lower end, it remains to be seen if it manages to become a hit and carve a path for potential sequels.
Will A Minecraft Movie be a box office hit?
The fate of A Minecraft Movie is currently uncertain. It remains to be seen if it will be a flop or a success.
Minecraft is a beloved video game franchise that is making its way to the big screen with the movie adaptation. Given this is the first time it’s being adapted into a feature live-action movie, a lot of uncertainty looms over its performance at the box office. With an engaging premise and star-studded cast, viewers could be drawn to watch their beloved game come to life. However, it remains unclear whether it would be able to give a cut-throat competition to other releases.
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on ComingSoon.
