Hollywood has started buzzing again! The lull that began in 2025 is over, and it’s all thanks to a surprising hit—the Minecraft Movie. This new film based on the very popular video game has just become the biggest box office success of the year! Despite some trouble at theaters, the movie opened at No. 1 in the US and Canada, earning a whopping $163 million in North America. That’s a lot more than what people expected—forecasts estimated around $85 to $100 million.
The Minecraft Movie also did great internationally, bringing in another $150.7 million, totaling about $313 million for its opening weekend. In the UK alone, it made an impressive £15 million.
Starring big names like Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Danielle Brooks, the movie has beaten other big films like Barbie and Wicked in opening weekend sales. The movie is a fun mix of live-action and adventure, showing what happens when characters get sucked into a world built from blocks, just like in the game.
But there’s been some chaos in theaters! Many cinemas in the UK and US have asked moviegoers to stop throwing popcorn and screaming during showings. This wild behavior started because of a TikTok trend where fans go crazy when Jack Black says “chicken jockey” in the movie. “Chicken jockey” is a fun character from the game, and fans started cheering and throwing popcorn when they heard the line.
Several UK cinemas have warned that anyone causing trouble will be removed. They want everyone to enjoy the movie without distractions. Some US theaters even had to call the police to keep things under control. So if you’re planning to see the Minecraft Movie, remember to enjoy it quietly!
Though critics didn’t love the film, audiences are clearly having a blast.
Leave a Reply