Warner Bros.' A Minecraft Movie has soared past the $500 million mark at the global box office, showcasing its massive appeal to audiences worldwide.
Directed by Jared Hess and starring Jack Black, this video game adaptation has continued to dazzle viewers over its second weekend, edging ever closer to the coveted $1 billion milestone. Domestically, it has amassed $278,864,857, and internationally, it has added another $273,800,000, culminating in a worldwide total of $552,664,857, according to Box Office Mojo.
The anticipation surrounding A Minecraft Movie was palpable before its release, with fans particularly buzzing about certain lines delivered by Jack Black as Steve, featured in the trailers. Memorable quotes like “I... am Steve,” “Flint and Steel,” and “Chicken Jockey” have taken social media by storm. Despite a lukewarm critical reception, with a score of 6/10 from us, the film's viral status has undoubtedly fueled its box office success.
The film's theatrical run has been nothing short of phenomenal, igniting a frenzy among fans right from its opening weekend. The internet is abuzz with videos showcasing the electrifying atmosphere in theaters, with audiences reacting to key scenes by cheering, throwing popcorn, and in one memorable instance, bringing a live chicken into the cinema. The fervor for this adaptation of Mojang's beloved video game has reached such heights that Jack Black himself assisted in preparing one theater for the onslaught of enthusiastic viewers.
With its latest 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 film it has yet to overtake is Nintendo and Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which concluded its run with a staggering over $1.36 billion worldwide, as reported by Box Office Mojo.Although A Minecraft Movie has a significant journey ahead to dethrone the 2023 hit starring the Nintendo mascot, it has already surpassed its opening weekend numbers. If this momentum persists, Minecraft might soon claim the top spot among video game movies.
