"Minecraft: The Movie" (directed by Jared Hess, released on April 25th), the first live-action film based on the world of the popular game "Minecraft", was released on 40,500 screens in over 75 countries and regions around the world from April 3rd, and it was revealed that by the 6th, it had recorded a box office revenue of $157 million (approximately 23 billion yen) in the United States and $301 million (approximately 44.2 billion yen) worldwide. It debuted in the top spot in the United States and was the best opening performance of 2025.
Large formats such as 3D, 4D, and IMAX, which allow viewers to immerse themselves in the world of the film, have also been well received, with many audiences, especially families, visiting theaters across the U.S. The film has an audience score of 87% on the film critic website Rotten Tomatoes.
"Minecraft" is a game where you can freely create and adventure in a virtual space made up of 3D blocks. In 2023, worldwide sales exceeded 300 million copies. The movie depicts the adventures of four men and women, including Steve (Black) and former top gamer Garrett (Momoa), who are transported to a mysterious world called "Minecraft World" where they can create anything they think of after touching a mysterious blue glowing cube. The movie will be released in Japan on April 25th.
