‘A Minecraft Movie’ moves up release date amid global box office success

A poster for "A Minecraft Movie" / Courtesy of Warner Bros. Korea

The upcoming “A Minecraft Movie” has moved up its domestic release date to April 26 due to overwhelming global demand and strong presales, its distributor said.

The film, which is the first live-action adaptation of the world’s best-selling video game, was originally slated for release on April 30 but will now open four days earlier.

The film follows four characters — Garrett, Natalie, Dawn and Henry — who are unexpectedly sucked into the Overworld, a blocky world where everything imaginable becomes reality. There, they meet Steve, a seasoned adventurer, and embark on an epic and unpredictable journey.

After opening in North America on Friday, the film grossed $157 million (229.4 billion won) in just three days. It has since opened in 72 countries across more than 40,000 screens and reached No. 1 at the box office in 69 of them.

The movie has also set impressive milestones, including the highest opening score in Europe this year and the best opening ever for a film starring Jason Momoa. Its worldwide cumulative revenue has reached $313.45 million, drawing attention to its record-breaking performance.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.