The kid-friendly video game adaptation is also a powerhouse overseas for an early global total north of $100 million through Friday.

After more than a decade in development, “ A Minecraft Movie ” has dug deep and struck box office diamonds. Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment ‘s long-gestating video game adaptation notched a stellar $58 million across Friday and preview screenings from 4,

How’s this for some shocking good news? Warner Bros./Legendary’s “A Minecraft Movie” has exploded past even the most optimistic of expectations and is now projected by industry estimates to earn a $156 million domestic opening weekend from 4,263 locations.