Minecraft Movie: Block Party Edition Doubles Down on Memes with May Sing-Along Release

The Minecraft movie is getting a special sing-along theatrical re-release titled A Minecraft Movie: Block Party Edition, as announced by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures.

This new version builds on the film’s already impressive box office performance. While full details are still under wraps, Warner Bros. has confirmed that the Block Party Edition will invite audiences to “sing (and meme) along” with select musical moments—most notably the songs performed by Jack Black’s character, Steve. The re-release is set to hit select theaters across North America starting May 2.

The decision to revisit the film in this interactive format comes after the movie’s explosive success since its debut earlier this month. It opened with over $301 million worldwide, quickly surpassing milestones like $500 million and $700 million. As of now, it has grossed $816,566,661 globally, according to [Box Office Mojo], steadily approaching the billion-dollar mark. This momentum made an encore presentation a natural next step.

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The Block Party Edition also aims to reignite the viral energy that became a hallmark of the movie’s initial release. From the start, Minecraft fans flooded theaters, chanting references to in-game elements like the Chicken Jockey, Crafting Tables, and more. At one showing, a fan even brought a real chicken into the theater—proving just how dedicated the fandom can be.

Among the many memes born from the film, Jack Black’s musical performances have stood out. His track Steve’s Lava Chicken became so popular that it charted on the UK Official Charts as the shortest song ever to do so, further cementing the film’s cultural footprint.

As anticipation builds for the Block Party Edition rollout, fans are eager to see if the same level of chaos and enthusiasm will return to theaters. In the meantime, you can explore producer Torfi Frans Olafsson’s take on whether or not Herobrine actually appeared in the film.