‘Minecraft’ Movie Smashes Box Office Again With $80M Second Weekend as Theaters Battle Viral Chaos

The Minecraft movie is proving it’s not just a pixelated fad — it’s a cultural juggernaut. In its second weekend, the film pulled in another $80.6 million at the domestic box office, pushing its U.S. total to $281 million and its global earnings to over $550 million. That places it among the top 15 second-weekend performances in box office history.

Fueled by Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences, the movie has transformed into more than just a cinematic event — it’s become a full-blown social movement. Screenings have become chaotic, viral meet-ups, especially on platforms like TikTok where certain scenes have become rallying points for chants, jokes, and even coordinated audience behavior.

The surge in popularity is as much about the communal experience as it is the content. For younger fans, going to see Minecraft is like logging into a server — the theater becomes an extension of the game’s world, a place to gather, to react in real time, and to show up in droves with their own energy.

But the hype isn’t without hiccups. Several theaters have reported disruptions and complaints from moviegoers who aren’t exactly thrilled to have their viewing experience derailed by chants, shouting, or spontaneous group TikTok reenactments. Some cinemas have even issued warnings or restrictions during showings to try and maintain order.

Still, the box office numbers speak louder than the noise. Minecraft has struck a nerve — or maybe a nerve-ending — in pop culture, becoming not just a hit, but a generational event. And whether the theaters love it or hate it, the kids are showing up.