The execs at Microsoft, Warner Bros. and Legendary can now breathe a collective sigh of relief as “A Minecraft Movie” proves to be a certified hit after its second big weekend at the box office.
Heading into the Jack Black and Jason Momoa-led movie’s April 4 launch, uncertainty surrounding how the project would perform was high, but Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer was ready for whatever reaction was coming. Hopes were high amid the company’s hit “Fallout” TV series at Amazon, though the risk was clear following the cancellation of its “Halo” adaptation at Paramount+, not to mention the mixed results for projects from competitors: for every “The
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