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The Mario Bros. Effect: Why Sonic, Pokemon, and Minecraft Movies Will Struggle to Achieve It

Every studio wants Mario's box office, but it's harder than it looks. Calling the success of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” a testament to video-game IP would be a disservice to Illumination and ...
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'Sonic 3, 'Minecraft,' 'Five Nights at Freddy's' and 'Until Dawn': The 2020s Are Reshaping Video Game Movies — For Better and Worse

Jack is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and novelist with a passion for the entertainment industry. After graduating from film school, he devotes most of his free time to directing short films or writing ...
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‘Minecraft’ Will Double Its Box Office Projections, May Pass Mario

It always seemed like box office analysts were underestimating just how much A Minecraft Movie was about to earn, given the popularity of the series and precedent past video game movies have set. Now, ...
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'Sonic 3, 'Minecraft,' 'Five Nights at Freddy's' and 'Until Dawn': The 2020s Are Reshaping Video Game Movies — For Better and Worse

In the 2020s, video game movies are in a better place than ever. Sonic the Hedgehog is a consistently successful franchise, and 2023’sThe Super Mario Bros. Movie was one of the top-grossing films ...