Warner Bros.' A Minecraft Movie has smashed through the $500 million global box office mark.

The video game adaptation, directed by Jared Hess and starring Jack Black, continues its box office domination with impressive second-weekend numbers, edging closer to the coveted $1 billion milestone. Domestically, it's earned $278,864,857, while international markets have contributed $273,800,000, pushing its worldwide total to $552,664,857 (via Box Office Mojo).

The film's theatrical performance remained uncertain until weeks before release, when viral trailer moments—particularly Black's deadpan delivery as Steve—ignited fan excitement. Memes like "I... am Steve," "Flint and Steel," and "Chicken Jockey" flooded social media. While critical reception was mixed (we rated it 6/10), its meme-fueled hype has undoubtedly driven commercial success.

Beyond box office records, A Minecraft Movie has sparked unprecedented audience reactions. Opening weekend saw theaters erupt with cheers, popcorn showers, and even one fan bringing an actual chicken to screenings. The frenzy grew so intense that Black personally assisted one theater in preparing for the chaos.

The film has now outperformed other major video game adaptations like Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, and Uncharted. The only remaining hurdle is surpassing The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which closed with over $1.36 billion worldwide (via Box Office Mojo).

Though Hess's film has ground to cover before dethroning Mario, it has already outpaced the plumber's opening weekend numbers. If momentum holds, A Minecraft Movie could soon claim the video game adaptation crown.