"Minecraft film concludes its cinema release; inquire about earnings"
In the world of cinema, the highly anticipated A Minecraft Movie, based on Mojang Studio's classic video game, has become a significant player in 2025's box office success. The film, which opened in theatres on April 4 and began streaming on digital platforms on May 13, has grossed an impressive $955.1 million worldwide, making it one of the year's top-grossing films.
The movie's domestic gross in the U.S. stood at approximately $423.9 million, while international earnings accounted for around $531.2 million. Despite falling just short of the $1 billion mark, A Minecraft Movie exceeded expectations significantly, given its mixed critical reception and initial fan skepticism.
The film's successful run in theatres came to an end on July 2, 2023. During its theatrical run, A Minecraft Movie defied industry projections in its opening weekend, earning approximately $163 million. The film's box office total does not account for expenses like marketing costs or the $150 million production budget.
Meanwhile, the Warner Bros. film had its streaming video on demand run on Warner Bros. Discovery's HBO Max platform on June 20, and is currently available on PVOD on various digital platforms and on SVOD on HBO Max. The film's box office earnings are the gross amount, not the net earnings.
Interestingly, A Minecraft Movie's success was accompanied by a TikTok video craze, particularly around the manic "Chicken Jockey" scene. One theatre chain even hosted "Chicken Jockey" screenings, encouraging rowdy behaviour.
However, A Minecraft Movie's domestic box office lead might not hold against another film, Lilo & Stitch. The live-action version of the Disney animated film Lilo & Stitch has earned $411.8 million to date, with the film still playing in 2,075 theatres. Lilo & Stitch currently holds the No. 1 position worldwide, with a gross of $977.6 million, compared to Minecraft Movie's $955.1 million.
Under the terms of its contract with theatre owners, the studio behind A Minecraft Movie is obligated to pay a percentage of box office sales, distribute residuals, and cover related expenses for the film. The film's financial obligations extend beyond its box office earnings, making its $955.1 million gross all the more impressive.
Jack Black and Jason Momoa both have notable careers in movies, with Jack Black known for movies like School of Rock and Tropic Thunder, while Jason Momoa gained fame from films such as Aquaman and Justice League. Intriguingly, the box office gross of A Minecraft Movie, produced by Mojang Studios and streaming on various digital platforms, outperformed many other movies of 2025, grossing $955.1 million worldwide, making it one of the year's top-grossing films. Although it falls short of $1 billion, A Minecraft Movie surpassed initial expectations due to mixed critical reception and fan skepticism.
