Minecraft Movie: Block Party Edition to Feature Memes and Sing-Along in May Release

The Minecraft movie is expanding its theatrical journey with a special sing-along release titled A Minecraft Movie: Block Party Edition, bringing fans back to the big screen for an interactive experience like no other.

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have announced this fresh twist on the wildly popular game-to-film adaptation, building on its impressive box office momentum. While full details about the Block Party Edition remain under wraps, the studio promises an experience designed to let audiences “sing (and meme) along” with the film’s quirky musical moments—particularly the fan-favorite songs performed by Jack Black in his role as Steve. The special screenings will launch in select North American theaters on May 2.

This strategic encore release comes as the film continues to dominate the global box office. Since its debut earlier this month, A Minecraft Movie has shattered expectations, opening with over $301 million worldwide in its first weekend. It swiftly climbed past the $500 million and $700 million marks, now sitting at a staggering $816,566,661 globally, according to Box Office Mojo. With the billion-dollar milestone within reach, Warner Bros. and Legendary are capitalizing on the film’s viral energy to give its success an extra boost.

The Block Party Edition leans heavily into the internet-fueled chaos that defined the movie’s initial run. From day one, dedicated Minecraft fans turned screenings into immersive events, shouting out in-game references to the Chicken Jockey, Crafting Tables, and Steve himself. The mayhem peaked when one attendee famously smuggled a live chicken into a theater—proving just how deeply the community embraced the film’s absurd charm.

Now, the spotlight has shifted to Jack Black’s surprisingly catchy musical performances. Among them, "Steve’s Lava Chicken" has emerged as a cultural phenomenon, becoming so popular that it landed on the UK’s official music chart—as the shortest song ever to do so.

As anticipation builds for the Block Party Edition, fans are eager to relive the madness—this time with official permission to sing, meme, and celebrate together. While the world waits to see what new surprises await, curiosity remains high around producer Torfi Frans Olafsson’s comments on whether the legendary in-game figure Herobrine actually made a hidden appearance in the film.