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Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, the heads of Warner Bros. Pictures Group, celebrated a remarkable achievement following the record-breaking debut of “A Minecraft Movie” this past weekend. In a company-wide communication on Monday, they expressed their excitement, calling the opening performance a “world-class achievement.”
The film, inspired by the popular video game, surged to the forefront of the global box office, amassing an impressive total of $313.7 million worldwide.
De Luca and Abdy noted that the film set records, marking it as “the largest domestic opening weekend of 2025, the most lucrative since July, and Warner Bros.’ biggest debut since 2023.”
They attributed this success to the collective efforts and creativity at Warner Bros., stating, “This is what happens when we believe in the power of our creativity, each other, and the strength of great storytelling.”
This blockbuster moment comes as De Luca and Abdy navigate a pivotal period in leadership, with CEO David Zaslav reportedly initiating early discussions regarding potential successors, according to multiple media sources.
A key element of the film’s appeal is its cast, which features Jack Black as Steve, the player avatar from Mojang Studios’ video game. The story follows Steve as he guides four characters who find themselves in the expansive, block-filled Overworld, teaching them survival skills against various creatures they encounter.
With a production budget estimated at $150 million—75% covered by Warner Bros. and the remaining portion by Legendary—the financial structure marks a shift from their previous collaboration on the 2024 film “Dune: Part Two.” Nevertheless, this partnership continues to thrive, benefiting both studios.
Here is the full memo from De Luca and Abdy:
Team,
It’s a hit!
This opening weekend, movie-goers embraced “A Minecraft Movie,” making it the number one film in the U.S. along with 75 international markets, capturing an impressive $313.7 million. This achievement marks the largest domestic opening weekend of 2025, the biggest since July, and Warner Bros.’ largest opening since 2023. Truly, this is a world-class achievement!
Thanks to the creativity and collaboration of teams across WB Pictures and the entire organization, our film celebrating imagination and collaboration has resonated with audiences worldwide. From viral social media moments to extraordinary fan enthusiasm, “A Minecraft Movie” has sparked a global celebration! It has also facilitated record-setting partnerships and innovative marketing strategies, showcasing our ability to harness the talent and resources across our organization in order to create culturally significant experiences.
A heartfelt congratulations and immense gratitude to all colleagues who contributed to this monumental adventure—together, we’ve constructed something truly remarkable. “A Minecraft Movie” is a testament to an incredible team effort, built brick by brick.
This is what happens when we believe in the power of our creativity, each other, and the strength of great storytelling.
Mike and Pam
Variety was the first to report this news.
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