Minecraft Movie Hits $500M, Eyes $1B with Memes

Warner Bros.' Minecraft: The Movie has smashed through the $500 million global box office barrier.

The Jared Hess-directed adaptation starring Jack Black continues its explosive theatrical run, now surpassing $550 million worldwide after just two weekends. Domestic earnings reached $278.8 million while international markets contributed $273.8 million, combining for a $552.6 million total (via Box Office Mojo).

Initial skepticism about the film's potential quickly dissolved as audiences embraced its meme-worthy moments, particularly Jack Black's iconic lines as Steve. Viral quotes like "I... am Steve," "Flint and Steel," and "Chicken Jockey" dominated social media platforms. While critics gave mixed reviews (our score: 6/10), the film's cultural impact propelled its box office dominance.

Beyond financial success, the movie has created an unprecedented theater experience. Viral videos show spontaneous audience reactions - from popcorn-throwing celebrations to one memorable screening where a fan brought an actual chicken. The phenomenon grew so large that Jack Black personally assisted one theater with their event preparations.

The film now ranks among the most successful video game adaptations ever, outperforming Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, and Uncharted. Its next target is the all-time record held by The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which grossed $1.36 billion globally (via Box Office Mojo).

Having already surpassed Mario's opening weekend performance, Minecraft's theatrical run shows no signs of slowing. With current momentum, the blockbuster could potentially challenge for the animated record in coming weeks.