A Minecraft Movie is the biggest blockbuster success for Vue cinemas since Barbie

By DAILY MAIL CITY & FINANCE REPORTER

Updated: 22:00 BST, 7 April 2025

The film version of video game Minecraft has delivered the strongest opening weekend since 2023’s Barbie, Vue’s boss said yesterday, writes Emily Hawkins.

Tim Richards, the cinema chain’s chief executive, said A Minecraft Movie had enjoyed a ‘phenomenal, record-breaking opening’.

He said: ‘We are expecting this amazing performance to continue this week.’

Vue – which operates 223 cinemas across Europe, including 92 in the UK and Ireland – did not publish specific figures on the film’s performance. 

But separate industry data showed the film – which stars Jack Black and Jason Momoa – has brought in around £233m globally on its debut weekend.

Despite a gloomy economic outlook after the Budget, Britons still splurge on entertainment.  Cinema bookings have been driven recently by popular releases such as Gladiator II and Wicked.

Hit: A Minecraft Movie – which stars Jason Momoa and Jack Black (pictured centre) – has brought in around £233m globally on its debut weekend

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