Warner Bros.' A Minecraft Movie has now exceeded $500 million in global box office earnings.
Directed by Jared Hess and starring Jack Black, this video game adaptation continues to draw massive audiences in its second weekend, steadily approaching the coveted $1 billion milestone. The film has earned $278,864,857 domestically and $273,800,000 internationally, bringing its worldwide total to $552,664,857 (according to Box Office Mojo).
Until just before its release, the theatrical performance of A Minecraft Movie was highly uncertain. Fans quickly picked up on memorable lines from the trailers—especially those delivered by Jack Black's character Steve. Phrases like "I... am Steve," "Flint and Steel," and "Chicken Jockey" quickly spread across social media. While many reviewers expressed disappointment (we rated it 6/10), the film's strong memetic appeal has undoubtedly contributed to its box office triumph.
The success of A Minecraft Movie goes beyond financial records. From opening weekend, enthusiastic moviegoers turned into passionate fans. The internet is now filled with videos of ecstatic theater crowds reacting to key scenes by cheering, throwing popcorn, and in one case, even bringing a real chicken to the show. The excitement around Mojang's popular video game adaptation has grown so intense that Jack Black stepped in to help one theater prepare for the audience frenzy.
With these updated numbers, A Minecraft Movie now leads other successful video game adaptations like Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, and Uncharted—and the figures are still climbing. The only video game film it hasn't surpassed is Nintendo and Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which concluded its run with a global total of over $1.36 billion (per Box Office Mojo).
Although the Hess-directed film still has a considerable journey to overtake Nintendo’s 2023 blockbuster, it has already surpassed that film’s opening weekend performance. If the current pace continues, Minecraft could soon claim the top spot.
