Warner Bros.' A Minecraft Movie has soared past the $500 million mark at the worldwide box office, showcasing its tremendous appeal and success. Directed by Jared Hess and starring Jack Black, this video game adaptation has continued to draw massive crowds, pushing its earnings closer to the coveted $1 billion milestone. The film's domestic total now stands at $278,864,857, with international earnings reaching $273,800,000, resulting in a global total of $552,664,857, according to 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 mixed reviews, with a score of 6/10 from critics, the movie's meme-worthy moments have undoubtedly propelled its box office success.
The film's theatrical run has been nothing short of phenomenal, with enthusiastic audiences turning into fervent fans from the opening weekend. The internet is now filled with videos capturing the explosive reactions in theaters, where viewers have been seen screaming, throwing popcorn, and even bringing live chickens to screenings. The fervor surrounding this adaptation of Mojang's beloved video game has escalated to such heights that Jack Black himself stepped in to help one theater prepare for the chaos.
A Minecraft Movie has now surpassed other notable video game adaptations at the box office, including Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, and Uncharted, with its earnings set to grow further in the coming weeks. The only video game movie it has yet to overtake is Nintendo and Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which concluded its run with a staggering worldwide total of over $1.36 billion, as reported by Box Office Mojo.
While A Minecraft Movie still has a significant journey ahead to surpass the record set by the 2023 release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it has already exceeded its own opening weekend projections. If the current momentum holds, it won't be long before Minecraft claims the top spot among video game movie adaptations.
