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A Minecraft Movie has done something unbelievable; it moved the Chinese juggernaut Ne Zha 2 from the top spot at the Chinese box office. The film had been isolated at the top spot for nine weeks or more. It is a global phenomenon that has finally slowed down. It is the highest-grossing film of this year, and although Jason Momoa’s videogame adaptation might not be able to surpass the Ne Zha sequel, what it has done is also notable. Scroll below for the deets.
The Ne Zha sequel has changed the perception of distributors by grossing more than $2 billion from a single market. In under 15 days, the movie emerged as the highest-grossing film in a single market, surpassing Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ US haul with its $1 billion-plus Chinese gross. It is the highest-grossing animation of all time and the first to cross the $2 billion mark worldwide. Owing to its phenomenal success, it has been released in several foreign regions. It was also released in the United States and became among the highest-grossing non-English language releases.
Now, according to the trade analyst Luiz Fernando’s report, A Minecraft Movie has dethroned Ne Zha 2 at the box office in China on its opening day. It collected a favorable $6.5 million on Friday when it opened at the theatres. They played over 87K screenings, more than Jason Momoa’s last film, Aquaman 2. It is the biggest opening since Deadpool and Wolverine’s $8.6 million back in July 2024. It has also received good ratings on Maoyan and is on par with Aquaman 2, which is a strong 9.1 star. It is equivalent to an A on CinemaScore.
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