Los Angeles, CA – As the film industry experiences a streak of weekends with less than $100 million in box office revenue, all eyes are on Warner Bros. for a potential blockbuster release this weekend. The highly anticipated Legendary’s A Minecraft Movie is projected to rake in $140 million globally in its opening weekend. The film is expected to perform exceptionally well both domestically and internationally, with Warner Bros. forecasting $65 million in the U.S. and $65 million abroad, totaling $130 million.
The timing of the release of A Minecraft Movie could not be more crucial for Warner Bros., especially following disappointments with previous films like Barry Levinson’s The Alto Knights and Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17. With domestic theatrical business showing an 11% decline in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, the industry is in desperate need of a box office hit.
Directed by Jared Hess, A Minecraft Movie is a feature adaptation of the popular Mojang game and has garnered significant anticipation among fans of the best-selling video game of all time, with 300 million copies sold and 140 million monthly active players. The film’s early screenings in the U.S. and Canada are slated to start at 3 p.m., and with its wide release in 3,400 locations, premium formats like Imax, Dolby, and motion seats are expected to contribute to its success at the box office.
International markets are also primed for the release of A Minecraft Movie, with the film opening in 75 markets across 32,000 screens. Notably, the game’s popularity extends globally, with strong followings in the UK, Brazil, Germany, India, China, and Australia. Anticipation for the film is particularly high in regions like China, where it is already leading in pre-sales ahead of its release.
In addition to the debut of A Minecraft Movie, Neon’s teen horror flick, Hell of a Summer, starring Finn Wolfhard, is hitting theaters this weekend in 1,250 locations in the U.S. The film, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2023, follows the story of a camp counselor facing unexpected challenges at Camp Pineway. Reviews for Hell of a Summer have been mixed, but the low-budget production is generating buzz among audiences eager for a thrilling summer horror experience.
Overall, this weekend’s box office offerings promise diverse entertainment options for moviegoers, with both A Minecraft Movie and Hell of a Summer looking to captivate audiences and make their mark in the ever-evolving film industry landscape.