A potential sequel toA Minecraft Moviehas received an exciting response from director Jared Hess. The movie, based on the best-selling video gameMinecraft, has recently hit theaters and is entering its opening weekend at the box office.A Minecraft Moviebroke a video game movie preview recordwith $10 million from its Thursday night preview, setting it up for a strong run at the global box office and fueling speculation that a sequel movie could follow in the coming years.
In an interview withGamesRadar+,Hess revealed that he would be interested in making a sequel toA Minecraft Movie. He talked about the infinite scope of the game’s world and how this leaves so much to be explored by characters, biomes, and mods. He also stated that it would be amazing to revisit the world again. Check out Hess’s comments below:
“Oh, it’d be so much fun. Yeah. I mean, look, there’s the world’s infinite, so many amazing mods and characters and biomes we haven’t explored yet, so it’d be amazing.”
The Family-Friendly Kid-Centric Film Could Earn A Second Installment
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WhileA Minecraft Moviehas debuted to mixed critical reviews, it’s already blowing away early projections, with a domestic opening of more than $135 million. Some projections show that the movie could hit more than $150 million, which would dethroneSuper Mario Bros. Movieas the highest-grossing opening weekend for a video game adaptation. If so,this would be a big win for Warner Bros. and solidify the chances of sparking a new franchise.Minecrafthas become a cultural phenomenon, so any movie based on it would be likely to pull some big numbers.
A Minecraft Movieis a film that is unlikely to win any awards or critical praise, but it should appeal to kids who are fans of the game and may well prove to be a fun-filled box office success.
A sequel will likely be contingent on the movie’s success,but it sounds like Hess certainly has an idea of where he would like to take a second installmentand the characters he would like to explore. With the $150 million budget likely to be recouped at this point, the potential sequel will likely expand on what has been introduced in the world so far. For instance,A Minecraft Moviepost-credits sceneintroduces another default player who meets with Steve, hinting at the direction of the film franchise and its hopes to explore more of the lore.
Our Take On A Minecraft Movie’s Sequel Chances
The Box Office & The Cast Agreeing To Return Will Be Key To A Follow-Up
Thecast ofA Minecraft Moviehas a balance of comedy heavyweights, such as Jack Black, and strong child actors, and convincing them to sign on for a sequel will be key to getting the greenlight. The movie will also need to boast a strong box office to show that the audience for an adaptation is there. Ultimately,A Minecraft Movieis a film that is unlikely to win any awards or critical praise, but it should appeal to kids who are fans of the game and may well prove to be a fun-filled box-office success. So far, that is looking likely, given how well the movie is doing overwhelmingly at the box office.
A Minecraft Movie
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A Minecraft Movie follows four misfits transported into the Overworld, a cubic world of creativity. To return home, they must navigate its challenges while on a magical quest with experienced crafter Steve, learning to master the intricate environment of this imaginative realm.
