Previews in U.S./Canada start at 3PM for the Jared Hess directed feature take of the Mojang game which cost before P&A around $150M, three-quarters funded by Warners. A Minecraft Movie is booked at 3,400 locations with all premium upcharges working in its favor — Imax, Dolby, PLFs, and motion seats.

Will “A Minecraft Movie” level up at the box office? Warner Bros. and Legendary’s cinematic take on the beloved video game is targeting $70 million to $80 million in its domestic opening weekend. Based on surging advanced ticket sales,

A Minecraft Movie may provide Warner Bros. a much-needed box office respite with an opening weekend as high as $70 million.