A Minecraft Movie has grossed $721M at the global box office while new entry Sinners sank its teeth into a $61M worldwide debut

"A Minecraft Movie" is powering to the $1 billion mark while "Sinners" opened to $61 million at the global box office.

Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved a bloody exception to modern movie rules, launching with $45.