<ul><li>A Minecraft Movie has surpassed its opening weekend expectations, making $157 million in the U.S. and a total of $300 million worldwide.</li><li>Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film is likely to make a billion dollars and has already earned back its production and marketing costs.</li><li>The movie's opening weekend of $157 million makes it the highest-grossing start for any video game adaptation, surpassing The Super Mario Bros. Movie.</li><li>With schools going on vacation, the movie is expected to have a long tail at the box office, aided by tie-in merchandise like Happy Meals at McDonald's.</li></ul>

A Minecraft Movie Defies Expectations, Making $300M Worldwide In Its Opening Weekend

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