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One of the biggest hits recently is ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ which, after just three weekends on screens, has climbed to remarkable box office numbers. It earned approximately $344 million in the US and over $720 million worldwide, making it one of the top grossers of an otherwise slow year for films.

This success follows the massive global appeal of movies like ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ which raked in $1.36 billion. With the continued popularity of characters like Sonic, it’s clear Hollywood is overcoming its curse of bad video game adaptations. Industry insiders now see video games as the new frontier for exploring IP, replacing comic books.

Experts say that the secret to stellar video game movies is staying faithful to the original game’s characters and universe, providing what fans love most. Interestingly, the most successful adaptations tend to be kid-friendly titles like Minecraft and Super Mario, while darker adaptations like ‘Fallout’ and ‘The Last of Us’ find their biggest audiences on streaming platforms.

Adding to the buzz, TikTok videos inspired fans to act out scenes in theaters—yelling ‘Chicken jockey!’ and causing quite a stir. While some theater owners are cautious about these trends, the filmmakers are embracing them, noting how fun chaos can turn movie viewing into an event.

Despite a surprise win by the horror film ‘Sinners,’ ‘Minecraft’ still held its ground, earning about $41.3 million in its third weekend. The studio behind it, Warner Bros., is reportedly considering a sequel due to overwhelming fan interest.