A Minecraft Movie builds on success, tops film chart for second week

The blocky world of Mojang Studios' Minecraft has officially conquered the UK box office, with A Minecraft Movie holding strong at the Official Film Chart's No. 1 spot for a second consecutive week. The Jared Hess-directed fantasy adventure comedy continues to draw audiences with its imaginative premise and star-studded cast.

The film features Jason Momoa as Garrett, Jack Black as the iconic Steve, Danielle Brooks as Dawn, Emma Myers as Natalie, and Sebastian Hansen as Henry. The story kicks off when struggling salesman Steve, portrayed by Black, stumbles upon the powerful Orb of Dominance and the Earth Crystal within a mine. This discovery inadvertently opens a mysterious portal, thrusting four unsuspecting characters into the cubic, imaginative realm of the Overworld, challenging them to use their wits to find a way back home.

Adding to its burgeoning success, A Minecraft Movie recently made waves on the music charts thanks to Jack Black's viral track, "Steve's Lava Chicken." The incredibly brief song, clocking in at just 34 seconds, made Official Singles Chart history by becoming the shortest track ever to break into the UK Top 40, a testament to the film's cultural impact and Black's comedic appeal.

Beyond Minecraft's continued dominance, this week's Film Chart saw some notable movements. Marching Powder made a strong return to the Top 10, climbing 20 places to land at No. 4 in its sixth week on the chart. Meanwhile, Mickey 17 also saw a significant jump, moving up seven spots to claim the No. 5 position.

As A Minecraft Movie maintains its reign, it's clear that the beloved video game franchise has successfully translated its charm and creativity to the big screen, captivating audiences of all ages.