The Minecraft Movie is extending its theatrical run with a special sing-along version called Minecraft: Block Party Edition.
Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures announced today they're expanding the successful theatrical release of the game adaptation. While full details about this enhanced version remain under wraps, Warner Bros. promises it will invite audiences to "sing (and meme) along" to the film's limited soundtrack featuring Jack Black's vocal performances as Steve. Select North American theaters will begin showing the Block Party Edition starting May 2.
The decision to extend the cinema run follows the film's extraordinary box office performance. Since premiering earlier this month, the Minecraft adaptation has shattered records every weekend. Its opening weekend alone grossed over $301 million globally, swiftly crossing the $500 million and $700 million thresholds. Now nearing the $1 billion milestone with current earnings of $816,566,661 (per Box Office Mojo), the studios aim to maintain momentum.
The Block Party Edition capitalizes on the viral memes that fueled the film's initial success. Early screenings saw Minecraft fans creating chaos by shouting references to Chicken Jockeys, Crafting Tables, and other game elements. The enthusiasm reached such heights that one audience member smuggled an actual chicken into a showing.
As the initial frenzy subsided, Jack Black's musical performances emerged as enduring fan favorites. While the film features several original songs, fans particularly embraced "Steve's Lava Chicken" - a track so popular it charted in the UK, earning recognition as the shortest song ever to appear on the official rankings.
With Minecraft: Block Party Edition arriving next weekend, Warner Bros. and Legendary hope to recapture the film's unique cultural moment. While we await reports of how theaters respond, fans can explore producer Torfi Frans Olafsson's insights about Herobrine's rumored cameo in the film.
