Warner Bros.' film, A Minecraft Movie, has swiftly surpassed the $500 million mark in global box office earnings.
After a bustling second weekend in cinemas, this video game adaptation helmed by Jared Hess and featuring Jack Black continues to draw impressive crowds, steadily advancing toward the coveted $1 billion threshold. Domestically, it has earned $278,864,857, while international contributions total $273,800,000, bringing the worldwide revenue to $552,664,857 (according to Box Office Mojo).
Anticipation surrounding the theatrical performance of A Minecraft Movie lingered until just before its debut, as fans quickly embraced memorable lines from the trailers—particularly those delivered by Jack Black's character, Steve. Viral phrases such as "I... am Steve," "Flint and Steel," and "Chicken Jockey" spread across social media. Although several critics expressed disappointment (our review rated it 6/10), the film's unmistakable meme appeal has undoubtedly fueled its box office triumph.
Beyond its record-breaking commercial success, A Minecraft Movie has ignited passionate reactions from audiences. Since its opening weekend, the internet has been flooded with clips of exuberant theater crowds—cheering, tossing popcorn, and in one case, a fan even brought a live chicken to a screening. The buzz around this adaptation of Mojang's beloved game grew so intense that Jack Black personally assisted one cinema in gearing up for the excitement.
With its latest earnings, A Minecraft Movie now leads the pack of video game adaptations, surpassing titles like Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, and Uncharted. Its upward trajectory suggests further growth in the coming weeks. The only video game film still ahead is Nintendo and Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which concluded its theatrical run with over $1.36 billion globally (per Box Office Mojo).
Though Hess's film has considerable ground to cover before challenging the 2023 Nintendo blockbuster, it has already exceeded the opening weekend performance of its predecessor. If the current pace holds, Minecraft may soon claim the top spot.
