"Minecraft Movie Surpasses $500M, Nears $1B with Memes"

Warner Bros.’ A Minecraft Movie has sprinted past the $500 million worldwide box office milestone, continuing its meteoric rise in theaters. Directed by Jared Hess and starring Jack Black, this video game adaptation has been captivating audiences worldwide. After its second chaotic weekend, the film's numbers are nothing short of staggering as it edges closer to the coveted $1 billion mark. Its domestic total now stands at $278,864,857, while international viewers have contributed $273,800,000, bringing the worldwide total to an impressive $552,664,857 (via Box Office Mojo).

The performance of A Minecraft Movie in theaters was shrouded in mystery until weeks before its release when fans began to buzz over certain lines from its 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 critics giving it a 6/10, the film's meme-worthy status has undoubtedly propelled its box office success.

The film's theatrical run has been nothing short of groundbreaking. From the opening weekend, excited moviegoers transformed into fervent fans, sparking a frenzy. The internet is now filled with videos of explosive reactions in theaters, with audiences screaming, throwing popcorn, and in one memorable instance, even bringing a real-life chicken along for the experience. The excitement surrounding this adaptation of Mojang's hit video game has escalated to such heights that Jack Black himself stepped in to help one theater prepare for the chaos.

A Minecraft Movie's updated box office figures have positioned it ahead of other notable video game-to-movie adaptations such as Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, and Uncharted. Its numbers are poised to grow in the coming weeks. The only video game movie it has yet to surpass is Nintendo and Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which concluded its run with a staggering worldwide total of over $1.36 billion (via Box Office Mojo).

While A Minecraft Movie still has a long journey to overtake the record set by the Nintendo mascot’s 2023 cinematic outing, it has already surpassed its opening weekend figures. If the current momentum holds, it won't be long before Minecraft claims the top spot among video game movie adaptations.