‘A Minecraft Movie’ crushes it with $80.6 million weekend gross

“A Minecraft Movie” continues its box office dominance, earning $80.6 million domestically in its second weekend, bringing its global total to over $550 million.
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The live-action adaptation of the popular video game, directed by Jared Hess and starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, has become the highest-grossing Hollywood release in 2025. Despite mixed reviews—it holds a 46% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a B+ CinemaScore—the film has maintained strong audience interest.
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The movie has performed impressively internationally, with top markets including the U.K. ($39.8 million), China ($20.3 million), and Germany ($18.9 million).

However, the film’s popularity has led to some disruptions in theaters. A viral TikTok trend involving a scene with a “chicken jockey” has prompted rowdy behavior among some moviegoers, leading to disturbances in cinemas and prompting some theaters to issue warnings. ​

Despite these challenges, “A Minecraft Movie” has revitalized the box office, bringing ticket sales to parity with 2024 levels.

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