'Minecraft Movie' Expected to Earn $58–$60M in Opening Weekend

The highly anticipated adaptation of the popular video game, starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, is set to debut on April 4 with strong interest from younger audiences.

• Warner Bros. and Legendary's 'Minecraft Movie' is projected to open with $58–$60 million in the U.S. and Canada, according to NRG tracking estimates.
• The live-action film, directed by Jared Hess, follows a group of humans transported into the Minecraft universe as they learn to survive its challenges.
• The movie's budget is reported to be $150 million before marketing, with Warner Bros. launching an extensive promotional campaign ahead of the release.
• Tracking data indicates strong interest among teenagers and young adults, with the film drawing comparisons to the performance of other video game adaptations like 'Sonic the Hedgehog' and 'Detective Pikachu.'
• The cast includes Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, and Sebastian Eugene Hansen, with the release date set for April 4, 2025.

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