'A Minecraft Movie' Dominates the Box Office

In an astonishing display of box office power, 'A Minecraft Movie' has once again claimed the top spot, amassing a colossal $80 million during its second weekend. Despite a 50% drop from its record-setting $162.7 million launch, this massive decline is still considered an outstanding hold for a blockbuster. The film, featuring the beloved talents of Jack Black and Jason Momoa, has already earned $281 million domestically and a staggering $550 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of the year so far.

A Lifeline for Theaters

After a rocky start to 2025, 'A Minecraft Movie' is a welcome relief for theater operators. Just two weekends ago, box office revenues were languishing 11% behind last year and a dramatic 40% down from 2019. Now, with this latest success, the gap has narrowed to just 0.5% ahead of 2024, albeit still 31% behind 2019. Hollywood is eagerly eyeing upcoming releases like Ryan Coogler's R-rated 'Sinners' and Marvel's 'Thunderbolts' to maintain this momentum.

March's Savior: Audience Reactions Speak Volumes

According to Comscore analyst Paul Dergarabedian, 'A Minecraft Movie' has arrived like a beacon of hope following a dismal March for theaters. "This is great news as we head into the summer movie season," he noted.

New Competitors: 'The King of Kings' Shines Bright

Making waves among new releases, 'The King of Kings,' an animated faith-based film from Angel Studios, debuted impressively in second place with $19 million from 3,200 theaters. Boasting a voice cast including Kenneth Branagh and Uma Thurman, this film explores the biography of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Charles Dickens. Critics were mixed, giving it a 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, but audiences adored it, awarding an exceptional 'A+' grade from CinemaScore.

Disney's 'The Amateur': A Mixed Bag

In third place, Disney and 20th Century's vigilante thriller 'The Amateur' pulled in $15 million from 3,400 locations. While it performed decent internationally with $32.2 million globally, the film, starring Rami Malek as a CIA analyst seeking vengeance, needs to keep its momentum to recover its $60 million production cost. Moviegoers responded with a 'B+' CinemaScore, suggesting a potential for positive word-of-mouth.

Fresh Entries in the Top Five

A24's 'Warfare,' a gritty combat thriller, landed at No. 4 with $8.3 million from 2,670 theaters. Directed by veteran Alex Garland, this film has received an 'A-' from CinemaScore, captivating younger audiences with its talented cast of rising stars.

Concluding the top five is Universal's horror flick 'Drop,' which premiered with $7.7 million. Despite mixed reactions, the film's modest budget of $11 million allows it room to recover with time.

Other Notable Opens and Declines

Meanwhile, the faith-based series 'The Chosen: Last Supper – Part 3' gathered $6.15 million to premiere at sixth spot, while Disney's 'Snow White' remake saw its rankings tumble to No. 8 with only $2.8 million earned, making it the lowest-grossing of Disney's live-action adaptations.