A Minecraft Movie had a stellar opening weekend, grossing $301 million worldwide, significantly outperforming expectations and breaking video game adaptation records. Despite mixed reviews, family audiences turned out in droves, with the film’s success contributing to a narrower box office deficit for Hollywood this year. Directed by Jared Hess, starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, and benefitting from spring breaks, the movie is now the year's highest opener, raising optimism for the upcoming summer season.