'A Minecraft Movie' opens with $301 million at global box office

"A Minecraft Movie, a fantasy adventure comedy film starring Jason Mamoa and Jack Black, earned $301 million at the global box office on its opening weekend. 

Directed by Jared Hess, the film is based on video game "Minecraft." It opened at number 1 in the Philippines and also performed well in the United States and other overseas markets.

Momoa, who also produced the movie, said in a statement: "I think it's my first movie I've ever done like this – a live-action movie where it's going into any world like this, big or small, but it just happened to be the biggest one in history. It was my first, and it’s amazing.'

Black added: "It's a phenomenon; this game has been loved by millions and millions all over the world for years now, and I think this movie is a big deal for a lot of people, because now it's generational."

"There's kids who have grown up and are out in the world working and living and have families of their own. It's been that long that the game has been part of our world, so it'll be cool to finally bring that universe into cinemas."

In "Minecraft", four misfits – Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Sebastian Eugene Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers) and Dawn (Danielle Brooks) – find themselves struggling with ordinary problems. 

They are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). 

The film, which is now showing in cinemas, also stars Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, and Jennifer Coolidge.

'Minecraft Movie' strikes gold to dominate N.America box office

Warner Bros gives first look at live-action Minecraft film