The film, starring the likes of Jack Black and Jason Momoa, is setting the box office alight with its constant draw of audiences, and it is seemingly showing no sign of stoppingShowbiz14:56, 15 Apr 2025Minecraft fans have been lapping up the new Hollywood adaptation(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)The Minecraft movie could be about to make history as box office revenues skyrocket.The movie, starring Hollywood legends Jason Momoa and Jack Black, has set cinemas on fire - but has caused chaos during several screenings up and down the country. Several fights have broken out over the course of the film, with other cinemagoers bringing actual chickens to the screening, due to a running joke in the game's lore.‌Article continues belowBut while cinema staff might be loathing the impact of the film in theatres themselves, the box office is raking in millions in ticket sales. After only two weekends, the film has already garnered a whopping $550.6million across the world.Equating to around £416.3million, over half of the revenue for the film was generated outside of the United States, according to Deadline. It also could be about to break another major record in yet another win for actor Jack Black.The film has already broken several records as the box office continues to rake in the money(Image: AP)‌According to the latest data, the film is already ahead of the Super Mario Bros. Movie, which had racked up $508million after just nine days of being released. The film - also starring Tenacious D star Jack - would go on to gross $1.36billion by the end of its theatrical run.With an opening weekend of $157million in the US alone, the Minecraft movie smashed the record for the film adaptation of a video game, surpassing all expectations. However, the film stops short of clinching the international record for an opening weekend, earning $301million compared to Super Mario Bros' $377million.The UK is proving to be the largest market for the movie outside of the US, bringing in just shy of $40million worth in ticket sales. Rounding out the top five are China, Germany, Mexico and Australia, with values ranging from $18.5million to $20.3million.‌The star-studded film is proving to be a hit within the UK, serving as the film's second-largest market(Image: AP)The commercial success of the film comes after critics panned the movie, giving it a meagre 49% on aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. But fans of the video game franchise have not been put off by dismal reviews, instead opting to enjoy the big screen experience - regardless of whether the film is good or not.Speaking to Video Games Chronicle, movie consultant David A. Gross explained: "The film is drawing like a coveted five-quadrant movie, appealing broadly to everyone — younger and older adults, as well as young teens and kids. Reviews are not good, but these pictures are made for moviegoers, not critics; when a release catches fire like this, it generates its own momentum and you can set aside all projections."‌The film has been panned by critics but analysts say cinemagoers will still go as there is something for everyone(Image: AP)The film's release has already prompted talks of a potential sequel, creating a Minecraft movie franchise. Drawing inspiration from the likes of the game's various mod features, director Jared Hess said he would be willing to make another instalment in the film's series, adding that Minecraft is "virtually endless" with opportunities.On Friday (April 11), it was reported that the sequel was now officially in the works, with Warner Bros execs saying a follow-up would be coming "imminently". However, they tried to play down anticipation for the film by adding: "The ink may not be dry on the deals just yet."Article continues belowFor more of the latest showbiz and TV news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up for one of our newsletters here.‌‌‌