Minecraft has received critical acclaim, winning several awards and being cited by some as one of the greatest video games ever created, social media, parodies, adaptations, merchandise, and the annual Minecon conventions played prominent roles in popularizing the game. In 2014, Mojang and the Minecraft intellectual property were purchased by for US$2.5 billion. Several spin-offs have also been made, including Minecraft: Story Mode, Minecraft Earth, Minecraft Dungeons, and Minecraft Legends. In addition, a live-action film of the same name is scheduled for a theatrical release in 2025.
