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Regardless, Deadline and Variety reported this week, citing unnamed box office tracking services, that the film was predicted to gross between $130 and $150 million globally on its opening weekend.
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The most viral trend to come out of A Minecraft Movie is for audiences to film themselves shouting, “Chicken jockey!” alongside Jack Black in the movie.
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Moviegoers have reported rather rowdy experiences at screenings with fans singing and chanting along with the characters, especially with this scene.
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Critics are split on whether 'A Minecraft Movie' is great or the worst film yet of 2025. It'll probably be a hit regardless.
One critic said "A Minecraft Movie" is the worst film yet of 2025, while others recognized its charms.
Building success or facing a game over? Critics give mixed reviews for ‘A Minecraft Movie’
First, “Minecraft” is the best-selling game in history with millions of fans that won’t be looking to pick apart the cinematography or storyline. Seeing Jack Black and Jason Momoa bringing humor to a world they adore is enough, according to Forbes.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ Review: Jason Momoa and Jack Black Bro It Up in a Genially Weightless Video-Game Quest
Jared Hess, the director of "Napoleon Dynamite," brings his indie-camp absurdist cred to this adaptation of the blockbuster sandbox video game.
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 programming
Why 'A Minecraft Movie' Is What The Box Office Needs This Year
Jack Black and Jason Momoa’s "A Minecraft Movie" is not only a blockbuster hit at the box office, it’s the sort of film that Hollywood needs to right the ship after a dismal start in 2025.
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 pulled from menus.
'Chicken Jockey!' Be Prepared for Theater Shenanigans at A Minecraft Movie
A Minecraft Movie audiences are reveling in the wacky humor and performances from leads Jack Black and Jason Momoa, but some theater crowds are going absolutely wild at one cameo appearance by a rare Minecraft enemy -- the Chicken Jockey.
Cinema bans children from Minecraft evening shows
A cinema has banned under-18s from attending evening showings of A Minecraft Movie without an adult, following reports of rowdy behaviour. The Electric Palace Picture House in Cannock, Staffordshire,
‘A Minecraft Movie’ has made chicken jockey a viral thing
The comedic actor stars in the new hit film “A Minecraft Movie,” which is based on a popular video game. Gamers are nothing if not loyal players and some of that adoration has transferred to the movie.
A Minecraft Movie Review
Director Jared Hess puts a surprisingly specific and funny comic spin on A Minecraft Movie, before surrendering to the obligations of CG-driven, kid-friendly adventure.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ Review: Block by Bizarre Block
Jack Black and Jason Momoa star in this adaptation of the megahit video game that leans into the mindless silliness of mid-aughts comedy.
GameSpot7d
A Minecraft Movie Review - Exactly What You Think It Is, For Better Or Worse
Ten years ago, the idea of a movie based on Minecraft, starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, would have sounded like a setup for a joke about the current state of video game films. In 2025, though, it's not only reality but the right choice for the franchise's expansion to the big screen.
The New Minecraft Movie Limited-Edition 4K Steelbook and Blu-ray Are Up for Preorder
The new limited-edition steelbook is priced at $37.99 and does not currently have a release date. Standard Blu-ray and DVD copies of the movie are up for preorder too, but these are less likely to sell out.
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A Minecraft Movie will make $1 billion and this is why
A Minecraft Movie broke box office records during opening weekend, and is likely to make $1 billion globally for these reasons.
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Review: McDonald's Minecraft Meals Feature The Hottest Nugget Sauce We've Ever Had
Commentary: Here's our review of the Minecraft Happy Meals and Minecraft Movie Meals. You've got a month to get them.
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Review: “A Minecraft Movie”
Does “A Minecraft Movie” craft a fun time at the theater? Joe Baress and Rebecca Kivak review the new video game flick.
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Review | ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is enchanting in theaters and defies labels of ‘good’ and ‘bad’
Contributing editor Thomas Riley reviews “A Minecraft Movie,” based off of the popular sandbox video game, featuring stars like Jack Black who deliver hilarious, self-aware comedy in an otherwise lacking movie.
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