Minecraft Movie Brings in $58 Million on Opening Friday

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Summary

The Minecraft movie adaptation brought in $58 million on its opening day, making it one of the biggest openings of the year. The film is expected to bring in a total of $135 million over the weekend, surpassing 'Captain America: Brave New World' and providing a much-needed boost to the theatrical box office.

Key Points

The Minecraft game has a massive audience, with 204 million monthly active users
The movie adaptation transported human characters to a fantasy world animated in the recognizably blocky Minecraft style
The film received mixed reviews but still had a massive opening weekend

Why It Matters

The success of the Minecraft movie adaptation highlights the potential for video games to become reliable templates for Hollywood blockbusters, providing a much-needed boost to the theatrical box office.

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Anthony Ha

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