Warner Bros.' A Minecraft Movie has triumphantly crossed the $500 million mark at the global box office. Directed by Jared Hess and starring Jack Black, this video game adaptation has continued to pull in impressive figures during its second chaotic weekend in theaters, inching closer to the coveted $1 billion threshold. The film's domestic earnings have reached $278,864,857, while its international haul stands at $273,800,000, summing up to a worldwide total of $552,664,857, according to Box Office Mojo.

The film's theatrical performance was uncertain until weeks before its release, but fans eagerly embraced 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 flooded social media, contributing significantly to the film's viral success. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, with our rating at a 6/10, its meme-driven popularity has propelled it to box office glory.

From the outset, A Minecraft Movie has not only been a box office hit but has also sparked fervent enthusiasm among its audience. Theaters have witnessed explosive reactions from crowds, with videos circulating online showing fans screaming, throwing popcorn, and even one instance where a moviegoer brought a real-life chicken to the screening. The frenzy around the adaptation of Mojang’s iconic video game has escalated to such heights that Jack Black himself intervened to help a theater prepare for the chaos.

The latest box office figures for A Minecraft Movie have positioned it above other successful video game movie adaptations like Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, and Uncharted. The film is set to continue its upward trajectory in the coming weeks. The only video game film it has yet to surpass is The Super Mario Bros. Movie by Nintendo and Illumination, which concluded its run with an astounding worldwide total of over $1.36 billion, as reported by Box Office Mojo.

Although A Minecraft Movie still has a significant distance to cover to overtake the 2023 blockbuster featuring Nintendo's iconic mascot, it has already exceeded its opening weekend numbers. If the current momentum persists, it won't be long before Minecraft claims the top spot in the realm of video game movies.