In March 2025, 'A Minecraft Movie' premiered in London before opening in the United States on April 4. In just a few weeks, the film grossed over US$300 million worldwide to become one of the biggest box-office successes so far this year. The picture is based on the 2011 video game 'Minecraft,' itself the best-selling video game of all time.
So, what's behind the 'Minecraft' phenomenon, and how is it being sustained? Click through and browse the gallery to find out how 'Minecraft' went from game consoles to the movie screen.