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$Y Million? The Truth About How Much the Minecraft Movie Cost and Profited! When Minecraft made headlines as one of the biggest movie adaptations in gaming history, fans and industry insiders wanted one critical question answered: How much did the Minecraft movie cost—and how much did it really profit? While the final box office gross exceeds $500 million worldwide, unpacking the real production costs, investor returns, and financial surprises reveals a story far more complex than the headline figures suggest. ### The Movie’s Production Budget: Beyond the Headline Numbers Contrary to early reports, the Minecraft movie’s production budget wasn’t a neat $100 million or even a round number. Industry sources and official disclosures reveal production expenses hovering closer to $130 to $150 million, making it one of the pricier animated films tied to a video game franchise at the time. This includes: