Warner Bros.' A Minecraft Movie has surged past the $500 million mark at the global box office, showcasing the immense popularity of this video game adaptation. Directed by Jared Hess and starring Jack Black, the film has continued its impressive run into its second weekend, amassing staggering figures as it inches closer to the coveted $1 billion milestone. The movie's domestic earnings now stand at $278,864,857, with international revenues adding another $273,800,000, resulting in a worldwide total of $552,664,857, according to Box Office Mojo.
The anticipation and reception of A Minecraft Movie were shrouded in mystery until its trailers began circulating, with fans particularly resonating with lines delivered by Jack Black's character, Steve. Memorable quotes like “I... am Steve,” “Flint and Steel,” and “Chicken Jockey” have dominated social media, contributing to the film's viral status. Despite a lukewarm critical reception, earning a 6/10 from us, the movie's meme-worthiness has undoubtedly propelled its box office success.
The film's theatrical run has been nothing short of phenomenal, with enthusiastic audiences turning into fervent supporters right from the opening weekend. The internet is now buzzing with clips of theaters erupting in excitement, with audiences reacting to pivotal scenes by shouting, throwing popcorn, and in one memorable case, bringing a real-life chicken to the screening. The fervor around this adaptation of Mojang's beloved video game has escalated to such heights that Jack Black himself stepped in to assist with preparations at one theater.
With these updated box office figures, A Minecraft Movie has now surpassed other notable video game adaptations such as 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 global total exceeding $1.36 billion, as reported by Box Office Mojo. While A Minecraft Movie has a long journey ahead to challenge the success of the 2023 Super Mario film, it has already surpassed its opening weekend numbers. If the current momentum holds, Minecraft may soon claim the top spot among video game movie adaptations.
