“What’s so great about Jason Momoa’s Minecraft movie?” Refer to the $550 million global hit, Jack Black’s popular chicken jockey scene, and the issues that occurred in the theaters!
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How Big Was the Second Weekend?
The big hit made $80 million in the U.S. from April 11–13, which is more than the usual 50% drop for series movies. The daily breakdown is as follows:
- April 11: $20.5M
- April 12: $34.4M (Friday surge)
- April 13: $25.7M
Despite declining from its $162.7M debut, analysts call this “remarkable stamina” for a video game adaptation.
What records has it broken?
- Highest grossing 2025 film ($281M domestic/$550M global)
- Dethroned Captain America: Brave New World ($410M global)
- Biggest video game movie opening ever, surpassing Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
Why are theaters giving out warnings?
Jack Black’s “chicken jockey” scene, in which Steve (Black) fights Momoa’s character with the zombie-chicken mix that made the scene famous, went popular on TikTok.
- People scream lines and throw popcorn.
- These days, REEL Cinema (UK) monitors screenings with the motto, “Disruptive trends = immediate removal.”
- Original source of the meme: the rare in-game mob became legend before the movie came out.
What’s the story about?
Four outsiders fall into the Overworld of Minecraft and work with Steve (Black) to “craft” their way back home.
Who’s in the cast?
- Jason Momoa as Garett Garrison
- Jack Black as Steve
- Jennifer Coolidge in a mystery role
