Warner Bros.' A Minecraft Movie has sprinted past the $500 million worldwide box office milestone, showcasing its remarkable success in theaters.
Directed by Jared Hess and starring Jack Black, this video game adaptation has continued to draw crowds, amassing staggering numbers over its second chaotic weekend. The film's domestic total now stands at $278,864,857, while international earnings have reached $273,800,000, bringing the worldwide total to an impressive $552,664,857 (via Box Office Mojo).
The anticipation and reception of A Minecraft Movie were uncertain until just before its release, when fans eagerly embraced certain lines from the trailers, particularly those delivered by Jack Black's character, Steve. Memorable quotes like “I... am Steve,” “Flint and Steel,” and “Chicken Jockey” have flooded social media, contributing to the film's viral status. Despite receiving a mixed critical response, with a score of 6/10 from us, the movie's meme appeal has undoubtedly propelled its box office success.
The film's theatrical run has been nothing short of groundbreaking, with excited moviegoers turning into fervent fans during its opening weekend. The internet has been buzzing with videos of explosive reactions in theaters, where audiences have been seen screaming, throwing popcorn, and in one memorable instance, even bringing a real-life chicken to the screening. The fervor surrounding this adaptation of Mojang's popular video game has escalated to such heights that Jack Black himself stepped in to help one theater prepare for the frenzy.
With its updated box office figures, A Minecraft Movie now ranks among the top video game-to-movie adaptations, surpassing the likes of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, and Uncharted. The only film it has yet to overtake is Nintendo and Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which concluded its run with a worldwide total of over $1.36 billion (via Box Office Mojo).Although A Minecraft Movie still has a long way to go to surpass the earnings of the 2023 Nintendo blockbuster, it has already outpaced its opening weekend numbers. If the current momentum holds, it won't be long before Minecraft claims the top spot among video game movie adaptations.
