"A Minecraft Movie" leveled up at the box office, collecting a record-breaking $157 million in its opening weekend.

Hollywood needed “A Minecraft Movie” to be a hit, and it delivered in its opening weekend, significantly narrowing this year's box office deficit. No one guessed just how big it would be. In its first few days in theaters,

A Minecraft Movie has proven to be a box office success, bringing in an estimated $300m (£233m) globally during its opening weekend. The film, based on the wildly popular video game, was heavily delayed but finally hit the big screen on Friday. It boasts a star-studded cast including Jason Momoa, Jack Black and Jennifer Coolidge.