Warner Bros.' A Minecraft Movie has sprinted past the $500 million worldwide box office milestone, showcasing the incredible appeal of this video game adaptation.
Directed by Jared Hess and starring Jack Black, the film has continued its impressive run into its second weekend, inching closer to the coveted $1 billion mark. Its domestic earnings now stand at $278,864,857, with international box office figures adding another $273,800,000, bringing the worldwide total to a staggering $552,664,857 (via Box Office Mojo).
The performance of A Minecraft Movie in theaters was a topic of speculation until its release, as fans eagerly anticipated 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 taken social media by storm. Despite receiving mixed reviews, with our rating at 6/10, its viral meme status has undoubtedly contributed to its box office success.
The film's theatrical run has been nothing short of a phenomenon, with moviegoers turning into passionate fans from the opening weekend. The internet is now filled with videos of explosive theater reactions, including audiences screaming, throwing popcorn, and even one instance where a fan brought a real-life chicken to the screening. The excitement has been so intense that Jack Black himself stepped in to help a theater prepare for the frenzy.
*A Minecraft Movie* has now surpassed other successful video game adaptations such as *Sonic the Hedgehog 3*, *Pokémon Detective Pikachu*, and *Uncharted*, and is poised to continue its upward trajectory. The only video game movie it has yet to overtake is Nintendo and Illumination's [The Super Mario Bros. Movie](https://www.example.com/supermariomovie), which concluded its theatrical run with a worldwide total exceeding [$1.36 billion](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt6718170/) (via [Box Office Mojo](https://www.boxofficemojo.com)).Although A Minecraft Movie still has a way to go to dethrone the Nintendo mascot's 2023 blockbuster, it has already surpassed its opening weekend figures. If this momentum persists, it won't be long before Minecraft claims the top spot among video game movies.
