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Minecraft movie's box office success shows the future of film is video games: Gearoid Reidy
Video game heroes replace superheroes as Hollywood’s new winning formula
Key topics
Minecraft movie beats all 2025 box-office hits, dethrones superheroes
Hollywood shifts focus from capes to consoles with game-based films
Studios win by staying true to beloved video game characters and lore
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By Gearoid Reidy