Hollywood needed “A Minecraft Movie” to be a success, and it was big in its opening weekend. This helped reduce the box office problem this year.
What You Should Know
- “A Minecraft Movie” made $157 million in the U.S. and $144 million in other countries. That is a total of $301 million.
- The movie did much better than expected and helped the box office numbers improve.
- Now, the box office is down 5% from last year. It used to be down 13%.
- In second place this week was “A Working Man,” followed by “The Chosen: Last Supper—Part 2” and “Snow White.”
No one knew it would be this big. The movie made a lot of money in just a few days. It has a great start with kids on spring break watching it.
This movie is the biggest opening of 2025. It also broke the record for video game movies. The last record was held by “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
Many people love “Minecraft,” the game. The movie has big stars like Jack Black and Jason Momoa. They go on a fun adventure in a new world.
Critics were mixed, but audiences liked it. Many younger people went to see it. This movie helps Hollywood after a tough start to the year.
Vocabulary List:
- Box office /ˈbɑks ˌɔfɪs/ (noun): The commercial reception of a film usually in terms of ticket sales.
- Improvement /ɪmˈpruvmənt/ (noun): The process of making something better or the state of being improved.
- Success /səkˈsɛs/ (noun): The accomplishment of a goal or the achievement of desired outcomes.
- Critics /ˈkrɪtɪks/ (noun): Individuals who evaluate and express opinions about artistic works performances or films.
- Adventure /ədˈvɛn(t)ʃər/ (noun): An exciting or unusual experience often involving unknown risks or challenges.
- Mixed /mɪkst/ (adjective): Consisting of different or varied elements; not uniform or consistent.
How much do you know?
How much did “A Minecraft Movie” make in the U.S.?
$157 million
$144 million
$301 million
$500 million
What was the total global earnings of “A Minecraft Movie”?
$100 million
$250 million
$301 million
$400 million
How much did the box office numbers improve by?
Which movie was in second place during the week of “A Minecraft Movie”?
A Working Man
The Chosen: Last Supper—Part 2
Snow White
Unknown
Who are the big stars in “A Minecraft Movie”?
Tom Hanks and Brad Pitt
Jack Black and Jason Momoa
Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio
Angelina Jolie and Will Smith
What type of audience enjoyed “A Minecraft Movie” according to the text?
Elderly audience
Mixed-age audience
Younger audience
Unknown
The movie “A Minecraft Movie” had a slow start but gained success later.
“A Minecraft Movie” broke the record for the biggest box office earnings overall.
Critics and audiences had the same opinion about “A Minecraft Movie.”
The previous record for video game movies was held by “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
The success of “A Minecraft Movie” helped improve Hollywood’s financial situation.
The movie “A Minecraft Movie” was released in 2024.
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