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Minecraft Movie breaks box office record

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'A Minecraft Movie' is both a box office hit and post-ironic meme
Studios have struggled to get younger generations into the theaters for years. Could more immersive experiences be their golden ticket?
When will 'A Minecraft Movie' hit streaming? Possible dates to rent, buy blockbuster movie
"A Minecraft Movie" is blowing up the box office, but will it be on streaming? Here's when and where it might be available to stream, rent or buy.
Box Office: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Strikes Gold With Record-Shattering $163M U.S. Launch, $313M Globally
Warner Bros.’ kid-friendly movie blew past all expectations to score the top start ever for a video game adaptation, with final numbers coming in more than $12 million ahead of Sunday's already historic estimates.

Minecraft, Roblox: The Movie

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‘A Minecraft Movie' Is a Smash - So, Where's the ‘Roblox' Film?
Microsoft's 'Minecraft' is playing big on the big screen, but there's another popular block-building game the kids dig.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ has made chicken jockey a viral thing
The viral trend of reacting to chicken jockey will probably keep pecking away given the film’s popularity. “A Minecraft Movie,” distributed by Warner Bros. Studios, racked up almost $163 million in box office receipts during opening weekend. Warner Bros. Studios, like CNN, is part of Warner Bros. Discovery.
'A Minecraft Movie' Director Gives Update on Potential Sequel
Among the biggest winners in the movie industry thus far in 2025 is A Minecraft Movie. The film headlined by Jason Momoa and Jack Black broke the domestic box office record for the highest-grossing opening weekend ever by a video game adaptation.
A Minecraft Movie director defends popcorn-throwing Chicken Jockey chaos, says viewers just having "a true party"
The director of A Minecraft Movie is not bothered by the chaotic scenes seen in some cinemas as viewers interrupt screenings.
Cinemas tackling A Minecraft Movie noise trend
Cinemas have been tackling a trend that sees fans noisily celebrate when a certain character appears during a new film. A ...
How ‘The Minecraft Movie’ Became ‘Rocky Horror’ for TikTok Kids
Anyone who doesn't know what a 'chicken jockey' is might be confused by the chaotic experience of communal children's ...
The Beloved YouTuber Who Died from Cancer at 23: How A Minecraft Movie Pays Tribute to Technoblade
The hit film had plenty of hidden easter eggs for fans of the game, and one of the most popular ones honored a beloved ...
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“A Minecraft Movie” Is a Tale of Two Cinematic Universes
Even a child is unlikely to be entertained by the film’s stream of Minecraft in-jokes—but fans of the director Jared Hess may ...
Anarchy At 'Minecraft' Movie Prompt Police Calls, Age Restrictions And More
Social media has been flush with videos of "Minecraft" mayhem, including trashed theaters, indoor fireworks and guests who ...
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Top Minecraft Movie Easter eggs explained
A Minecraft Movie is full of Easter eggs. But it is only the die-hard fans who will instantly recognize it. The movie ...
What's in the McDonald's 'A Minecraft Movie' Happy Meal and how long can you get it
The collaboration between McDonald's and "A Minecraft Movie" is only around for a limited time. Here's when it might be ...