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'''''A Minecraft Movie''''' is an upcoming live animated adventure comedy film based on the video game ''[[Minecraft]]'', directed by {{w|Jared and Jerusha Hess|Jared Hess}} and written by Chris Bowman, {{w|Hubbel Palmer}}, Neil Widener, Gavin James, and {{w|Chris Galletta}}, based on a story by {{w|Allison Schroeder}}, Bowman, and Palmer.<ref name="WGACredit">{{Cite web|url=https://directories.wga.org/project/1235768/minecraft/|title=Minecraft - WGA Directory|website=WGA Directory|date=31 January 2025}}</ref>
'''''A Minecraft Movie''''' is an upcoming adventure comedy film based on the video game ''[[Minecraft]]'', directed by {{w|Jared and Jerusha Hess|Jared Hess}} and written by Chris Bowman, {{w|Hubbel Palmer}}, Neil Widener, Gavin James, and {{w|Chris Galletta}}, based on a story by {{w|Allison Schroeder}}, Bowman, and Palmer.<ref name="WGACredit">{{Cite web|url=https://directories.wga.org/project/1235768/minecraft/|title=Minecraft - WGA Directory|website=WGA Directory|date=31 January 2025}}</ref>


Plans for a ''Minecraft'' film adaptation were announced in February 2014 when creator [[Markus Persson]] revealed that Mojang was in talks with [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] to develop the project, with [[Roy Lee]] and [[Jill Messick]] producing. During development, filmmakers [[Shawn Levy]], [[Rob McElhenney]], and [[Peter Sollett]], were initially hired to direct, while writers [[Kieran Mulroney|Kieran]] and Michele Mulroney, [[Jason Fuchs]], [[Aaron and Adam Nee]], and [[Allison Schroeder]], were attached. In April 2022, [[Legendary Entertainment]] became involved, with Hess hired as the new director and Momoa in talks to star. Further casting took place from May 2023 to January 2024. [[Principal photography]] began later that month in New Zealand and concluded in mid-April 2024.
Development on the film began in February 2014 when creator [[Markus Persson]] announced that the film was in development at Warner Bros. Pictures, however the film ultimately did not leave the pre-production phase until April 2022, when it was reported that {{w|Jared Hess}} was set to direct the film and [[Jason Momoa]] was attached to star. Further casting was announced between May 2023 and January 2024, with {{w|Principal photography|principal photography}} beginning that month and wrapping in April 2024.


''A Minecraft Movie'' is slated to premiere at the {{w|Empire Leicester Square}} in London on March 30, 2025<ref>{{tweet|WarnerBrosUK|1899137596451926117|Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Coolidge & more are coming to London on March 30 for the World Premiere of #MinecraftMovie 🙌|March 10, 2025}}</ref>, and will be released in the United States by [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] on April 4, 2025.<ref name="Teaser"> {{ytl|PE2YZhcC4NY|A Minecraft Movie {{!}} Teaser|Warner Bros. Pictures|September 4, 2024}}</ref>
''A Minecraft Movie'' is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on April 4, 2025.


== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
{{Quote|Four misfits—Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like piglins and zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative... the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.|Warner Bros. Pictures and Mojang Studios<ref name="WarnerBros.Com"/>}}
{{Quote|Four misfits—Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like piglins and zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative... the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.|Warner Bros. Pictures and Mojang Studios<ref name="WarnerBros.Com"/>}}

According to the movie's publisher in China, Legendary East, the movie will be "retro-themed". The protagonists will be assigned random tasks, and they will experience both [[Survival]] and [[Creative]] modes.<ref name="Legendary East PR">{{cite|url=https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/fmvVaXDd8JVIlhEQX009Og|title=全球最畅销电子游戏首次登上大银幕 《我的世界》（暂译）大电影发布先导海报预告|author=Legendary East|website=WeChat (Chinese)|date=September 5, 2024}}</ref>


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* [[Jack Black]] as {{AMCM|Steve}}, the first human to discover the [[Overworld (A Minecraft Movie)|Overworld]], having developed a passion for mining since his childhood.<ref name=official/>
* [[Jack Black]] as {{AMCM|Steve}}, the first human to discover the [[Overworld (A Minecraft Movie)|Overworld]], having developed a passion for mining since his childhood.<ref name=official/>
* [[Jason Momoa]] as {{AMCM|Garrett Garrison|Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison}}, a "video game world champion" from 1989 that can't seem to move on from his previous fame.<ref>{{ytl|-zoMBvDjjFI|Stuck in the 80s. Huge fan of pink. Looks good. Could use a hug.|Warner Bros. Pictures|November 19, 2024}}</ref>
* [[Jason Momoa]] as {{AMCM|Garrett Garrison|Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison}}, a "video game world champion" from 1989 that can't seem to move on from his previous fame.<ref>{{ytl|-zoMBvDjjFI|Stuck in the 80s. Huge fan of pink. Looks good. Could use a hug.|Warner Bros. Pictures|November 19, 2024}}</ref>
* Sebastian Eugene Hansen as {{AMCM|Henry}}, the younger brother of Natalie.<ref>{{ytl|S14OX1J6m0A|The only limit is his imagination. #MinecraftMovie - only in theaters 2025.|Warner Bros. Pictures|November 19, 2024}}</ref> He is shown as a modder in A Minecraft Movie and the one holding the orb of dominance(?) when he first entered the game's world.<ref>[https://www.sportskeeda.com/minecraft/all-voice-actors-cast-roles-a-minecraft-movie#:~:text=Sebastian%20Eugene%20Hansen%20%2D%20Henry&text=Sebastian%20Hansen%20is%20another%20protagonist,first%20entered%20the%20game's%20world. https://www.sportskeeda.com/minecraft/all-voice-actors-cast-roles-a-minecraft-movie#:~:text=Sebastian%20Eugene%20Hansen%20%2D%20Henry&text=Sebastian%20Hansen%20is%20another%20protagonist,first%20entered%20the%20game's%20world.]</ref>
* Sebastian Eugene Hansen as {{AMCM|Henry}}, the younger brother of Natalie.<ref>{{ytl|S14OX1J6m0A|The only limit is his imagination. #MinecraftMovie - only in theaters 2025.|Warner Bros. Pictures|November 19, 2024}}</ref> He is shown as a modder in A Minecraft Movie and the one holding the {{AMCM|Earth Cube}} when he first entered the game's world.<ref>[https://www.sportskeeda.com/minecraft/all-voice-actors-cast-roles-a-minecraft-movie#:~:text=Sebastian%20Eugene%20Hansen%20%2D%20Henry&text=Sebastian%20Hansen%20is%20another%20protagonist,first%20entered%20the%20game's%20world. https://www.sportskeeda.com/minecraft/all-voice-actors-cast-roles-a-minecraft-movie#:~:text=Sebastian%20Eugene%20Hansen%20%2D%20Henry&text=Sebastian%20Hansen%20is%20another%20protagonist,first%20entered%20the%20game's%20world.]</ref>
* [[Danielle Brooks]] as {{AMCM|Dawn}}.{{info needed|what's her role in the movie?}}
* [[Danielle Brooks]] as {{AMCM|Dawn}}.{{info needed|what's her role in the movie?}}
* [[Emma Myers]] as {{AMCM|Natalie}}, Henry's older sister whom is struggling to live independently.<ref>{{ytl|GX0CCm0MZL0|Kickin' axe in the Overworld. #MinecraftMovie - only in theaters 2025.|Warner Bros. Pictures|November 19, 2024}}</ref>
* [[Emma Myers]] as {{AMCM|Natalie}}, Henry's older sister whom is struggling to live independently.<ref>{{ytl|GX0CCm0MZL0|Kickin' axe in the Overworld. #MinecraftMovie - only in theaters 2025.|Warner Bros. Pictures|November 19, 2024}}</ref>
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== Production ==
== Production ==
=== Development ===
=== Development ===
On February 27, 2014, [[Notch]] posted on Twitter that [[Mojang Studios]]' partnership with {{w|Warner Bros.}} about a ''Minecraft'' film was being "leaked", saying that he wanted to be the one to leak it out.<ref>{{tweet|notch|439164234099073024|Someone is trying leak the fact that we're working with Warner Brothers on a potential Minecraft Movie. I wanted to be the leak!|February 27, 2014}}</ref> That same day, it was reported that {{w|Roy Lee}} and {{w|Jill Messick}} were added as producers.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2014/02/minecraft-movie-warner-bros-lego-movie-producer-690664/ Video Game Sensation 'Minecraft' Coming To The Big Screen As Warner Bros Acquires Rights; 'Lego's' Roy Lee And Jill Messick Producing] - Deadline Hollywood; February 27, 2014</ref>
On February 27, 2014, [[Notch]] announced [[Mojang Studios]]' partnership with {{w|Warner Bros.}} about a ''Minecraft'' film on Twitter, saying that he wanted to be the one to leak it out.<ref>{{tweet|notch|439164234099073024|Someone is trying leak the fact that we're working with Warner Brothers on a potential Minecraft Movie. I wanted to be the leak!|February 27, 2014}}</ref> That same day, it was reported that {{w|Roy Lee}} and {{w|Jill Messick}} were added as producers.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2014/02/minecraft-movie-warner-bros-lego-movie-producer-690664/ Video Game Sensation 'Minecraft' Coming To The Big Screen As Warner Bros Acquires Rights; 'Lego's' Roy Lee And Jill Messick Producing] - Deadline Hollywood; February 27, 2014</ref>


On October 8, 2014, [[Vu Bui]] stated that the movie was in "its early days of development", saying that it was a "large-budget production" and that it was planned to release within three to four years.<ref name=guardian>[https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/oct/08/minecraft-movies-youtube-mojang-licensing Minecraft movie will be 'large-budget' but unlikely to arrive before 2017] – The Guardian; October 9, 2014</ref> Later that same month, it was reported that {{w|Shawn Levy}} would direct the film,<ref>[https://deadline.com/2014/10/minecraft-movie-shawn-levy-director-warner-bros-852503/ Shawn Levy Boards ‘Minecraft’ Movie] – Deadline Hollywood; October 16, 2014</ref> but soon left the project along with {{w|Kieran Mulroney|Kieran}} and Michele Mulroney, who were serving as writers, due to creative differences and scheduling conflicts. It was reported that Levy and the Mulroney's vision for the film didn't mesh well with what Mojang was looking for.<ref>[https://variety.com/2014/film/news/shawn-levy-leaves-warner-bros-minecraft-film-exclusive-1201374902/ Shawn Levy Leaves Warner Bros.' 'Minecraft' Film (EXCLUSIVE)] – Variety; December 9, 2014</ref> Levy would later state in an interview that he envisioned a ''Minecraft'' film as an adventure movie with a ''{{w|The Goonies|Goonies}}'' flair.<ref>{{ytl|fp8D4MIkP70|'Minecraft' Movie: Why Director Shawn Levy Left|Wall Street Journal|December 12, 2014}}</ref>
On October 8, 2014, [[Vu Bui]] stated that the movie was in "its early days of development", saying that it was a "large-budget production" and that it was planned to release within three to four years.<ref name=guardian>[https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/oct/08/minecraft-movies-youtube-mojang-licensing Minecraft movie will be 'large-budget' but unlikely to arrive before 2017] – The Guardian; October 9, 2014</ref> Later that same month, it was reported that {{w|Shawn Levy}} would direct the film,<ref>[https://deadline.com/2014/10/minecraft-movie-shawn-levy-director-warner-bros-852503/ Shawn Levy Boards ‘Minecraft’ Movie] – Deadline Hollywood; October 16, 2014</ref> but soon left the project along with {{w|Kieran Mulroney|Kieran}} and Michele Mulroney, who were serving as writers, due to creative differences and scheduling conflicts. It was reported that Levy and the Mulroney's vision for the film didn't mesh well with what Mojang was looking for.<ref>[https://variety.com/2014/film/news/shawn-levy-leaves-warner-bros-minecraft-film-exclusive-1201374902/ Shawn Levy Leaves Warner Bros.' 'Minecraft' Film (EXCLUSIVE)] – Variety; December 9, 2014</ref> Levy would later state in an interview that he envisioned a ''Minecraft'' film as an adventure movie with a ''{{w|The Goonies|Goonies}}'' flair.<ref>{{ytl|fp8D4MIkP70|'Minecraft' Movie: Why Director Shawn Levy Left|Wall Street Journal|December 12, 2014}}</ref>
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On October 13, 2016, it was reported that {{w|Jason Fuchs}} would be writing the script alongside McElhenney.<ref>[http://variety.com/2016/film/news/jason-fuchs-minecraft-movie-writer-1201888253/ ‘Wonder Woman’ Scribe Jason Fuchs to Write Latest Draft of 'Minecraft' (EXCLUSIVE)] – Variety; October 13, 2016</ref>
On October 13, 2016, it was reported that {{w|Jason Fuchs}} would be writing the script alongside McElhenney.<ref>[http://variety.com/2016/film/news/jason-fuchs-minecraft-movie-writer-1201888253/ ‘Wonder Woman’ Scribe Jason Fuchs to Write Latest Draft of 'Minecraft' (EXCLUSIVE)] – Variety; October 13, 2016</ref>


On February 7, 2018, producer {{w|Jill Messick}} committed (CENSORED) at age 50, making ''Minecraft: The Movie'' the last movie she worked on.<ref name=MCMovieNewDirector>[https://variety.com/2019/film/news/peter-sollett-warner-bros-minecraft-1203105640/ Peter Sollett to Direct Warner Bros.' 'Minecraft' Movie (EXCLUSIVE)] – Variety; January 11, 2019</ref>
On February 7, 2018, producer {{w|Jill Messick}} committed suicide at age 50, making ''Minecraft: The Movie'' the last movie she worked on.<ref name=MCMovieNewDirector>[https://variety.com/2019/film/news/peter-sollett-warner-bros-minecraft-1203105640/ Peter Sollett to Direct Warner Bros.' 'Minecraft' Movie (EXCLUSIVE)] – Variety; January 11, 2019</ref>


On August 3, 2018, it was reported that Rob McElhenney and Jason Fuchs were replaced by writing duo {{w|Nee Brothers|Aaron and Adam Nee}}. The film was taken off the release schedule as a result of the replacement.<ref name="release date">[https://www.thewrap.com/minecraft-nee-brothers-rob-mcelhenny-release-date/ ‘Minecraft’ Movie Delayed: Rob McElhenney Out as Director, Nee Brothers Tapped to Write (Exclusive)] – The Wrap; August 3, 2018</ref> McElhenney would later state that his vision of the film was budgeted at $150 million, and that studios in Vancouver were booked for filming, but it "slowly died on the vine" when studio head Greg Silverman was replaced by {{w|Toby Emmerich}}, who had a different vision for the film.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-rob-mcelhenneys-150-million-minecraft-movie-fe/1100-6474007/ How Rob McElhenney's $150 Million Minecraft Movie Fell Apart After 2.5 Years Of Work] - GameSpot; February 23, 2020</ref>
On August 3, 2018, it was reported that Rob McElhenney and Jason Fuchs were replaced by writing duo {{w|Nee Brothers|Aaron and Adam Nee}}. The film was taken off the release schedule as a result of the replacement.<ref name="release date">[https://www.thewrap.com/minecraft-nee-brothers-rob-mcelhenny-release-date/ ‘Minecraft’ Movie Delayed: Rob McElhenney Out as Director, Nee Brothers Tapped to Write (Exclusive)] – The Wrap; August 3, 2018</ref> McElhenney would later state that his vision of the film was budgeted at $150 million, and that studios in Vancouver were booked for filming, but it "slowly died on the vine" when studio head Greg Silverman was replaced by {{w|Toby Emmerich}}, who had a different vision for the film.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-rob-mcelhenneys-150-million-minecraft-movie-fe/1100-6474007/ How Rob McElhenney's $150 Million Minecraft Movie Fell Apart After 2.5 Years Of Work] - GameSpot; February 23, 2020</ref>
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== Box office ==
== Box office ==


As of March 7, 2025, ''A Minecraft Movie'' is projected to gross $55-75 million in the United States and Canada on its opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficepro.com/long-range-forecast-a-minecraft-movie-aims-for-blockbuster-numbers-to-kick-off-april/|title=Long Range Forecast: A MINECRAFT MOVIE Aims for Blockbuster Numbers to Kick Off April|author=Boxoffice Staff|website=Boxoffice Pro|date=March 7, 2025}}</ref>
As of March 14, 2025, ''A Minecraft Movie'' is projected to gross $60–80 million in the United States and Canada on its opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficepro.com/long-range-forecast-warfare-king-of-kings-drop-the-amateur-give-counter-programming-options-to-mid-april-moviegoers/|title=Long Range Forecast: WARFARE, KING OF KINGS, DROP, THE AMATEUR Give Counter-Programming Options to Mid-April Moviegoers|website=Boxoffice Pro|author=Boxoffice Staff|date=March 14, 2025}}</ref>


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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File:AMCM Village.png|A {{AMCM|village}}
File:AMCM Village.png|A {{AMCM|village}}
File:AMCM Piglins in the Nether.png|{{AMCM|Piglin}}s in the {{AMCM|Nether}} looking at Steve. {{AMCM|Malgosha}} can be seen in the background.
File:AMCM Piglins in the Nether.png|{{AMCM|Piglin}}s in the {{AMCM|Nether}} looking at Steve. {{AMCM|Malgosha}} can be seen in the background.
File:AMCM Piglins riding Ghasts attacking a Village.png|Piglins riding {{AMCM|ghast}}s attacking a village.
File:AMCM Piglins riding Ghasts attacking a Village.png|Piglins riding {{AMCM|Chained Ghast}}s attacking a village.
File:AMCM Creeper Behind Garrett.png|A creeper behind Garrett, ready to explode.
File:AMCM Creeper Behind Garrett.png|A creeper behind Garrett, ready to explode.
File:AMCM Piglins.png|An angry mob of various piglins, including {{AMCM|General Chungus}} up front.
File:AMCM Piglins.png|An angry mob of various piglins, including {{AMCM|General Chungus}} up front.
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/minecraft-movie ''A Minecraft Movie'' - minecraft.net]
* [https://www.minecraft-movie.com/ Official movie site].
* [https://www.minecraft-movie.com/ Official site]
* [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/minecraft-movie ''A Minecraft Movie''] on [[minecraft.net]].
* {{w|A Minecraft Movie}} on Wikipedia.


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Latest revision as of 23:31, 14 March 2025

A Minecraft Movie
Type

Film

Directed by

Jared Hess

Screenplay by
Story by
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography

Enrique Chediak[1]

Edited by

James Thomas[1]

Music by

Mark Mothersbaugh[1]

Production companies
Distributed by

Warner Bros. Pictures

Date
Length

101 minutes[3]

Rating(s)
Budget

$150 million[6] 

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Theatrical release poster

A Minecraft Movie is an upcoming adventure comedy film based on the video game Minecraft, directed by Jared Hess and written by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Neil Widener, Gavin James, and Chris Galletta, based on a story by Allison Schroeder, Bowman, and Palmer.[7]

Development on the film began in February 2014 when creator Markus Persson announced that the film was in development at Warner Bros. Pictures, however the film ultimately did not leave the pre-production phase until April 2022, when it was reported that Jared Hess was set to direct the film and Jason Momoa was attached to star. Further casting was announced between May 2023 and January 2024, with principal photography beginning that month and wrapping in April 2024.

A Minecraft Movie is slated to premiere at the Empire Leicester Square in London on March 30, 2025[8], and will be released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on April 4, 2025.[9]

Synopsis[edit | edit source]

“

Four misfits—Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like piglins and zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative... the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.

 „
— Warner Bros. Pictures and Mojang Studios[1]

Cast[edit | edit source]

Additionally, Kate McKinnon and Jemaine Clement have been cast in undisclosed roles. YouTuber Valkyrae is also set to be cast in an undisclosed cameo role.[17]

Production[edit | edit source]

Development[edit | edit source]

On February 27, 2014, Notch announced Mojang Studios' partnership with Warner Bros. about a Minecraft film on Twitter, saying that he wanted to be the one to leak it out.[18] That same day, it was reported that Roy Lee and Jill Messick were added as producers.[19]

On October 8, 2014, Vu Bui stated that the movie was in "its early days of development", saying that it was a "large-budget production" and that it was planned to release within three to four years.[20] Later that same month, it was reported that Shawn Levy would direct the film,[21] but soon left the project along with Kieran and Michele Mulroney, who were serving as writers, due to creative differences and scheduling conflicts. It was reported that Levy and the Mulroney's vision for the film didn't mesh well with what Mojang was looking for.[22] Levy would later state in an interview that he envisioned a Minecraft film as an adventure movie with a Goonies flair.[23]

On July 21, 2015, Vu Bui announced that Rob McElhenney would serve as the director of the film.[24]

On June 27, 2016, Mojang Studios announced the title and release date for Minecraft: The Movie by showing the front cover of the script and publicly announcing a release date of May 24, 2019.[25]

On October 13, 2016, it was reported that Jason Fuchs would be writing the script alongside McElhenney.[26]

On February 7, 2018, producer Jill Messick committed suicide at age 50, making Minecraft: The Movie the last movie she worked on.[27]

On August 3, 2018, it was reported that Rob McElhenney and Jason Fuchs were replaced by writing duo Aaron and Adam Nee. The film was taken off the release schedule as a result of the replacement.[28] McElhenney would later state that his vision of the film was budgeted at $150 million, and that studios in Vancouver were booked for filming, but it "slowly died on the vine" when studio head Greg Silverman was replaced by Toby Emmerich, who had a different vision for the film.[29]

On January 3, 2019, it was reported that Jim Berney has been appointed for the film's visual effects.[30] Later that same month, it was reported that Peter Sollett would write and direct the film, with Jon Berg being added as a producer, and Jon Spaihts being added as an executive producer, along with information about the plot revolving around the Ender Dragon destroying the Overworld.[27] This information would be confirmed the following April in a blog post made on the Minecraft website, announcing that the film would be released on March 4, 2022.[31]

On June 24, 2019, it was reported that Allison Schroeder would be writing the latest script for the film.[32]

On April 18, 2022, it was reported that Jared Hess would direct the film, along with Chris Bowman and Hubbel Palmer writing the latest script. Lydia Winters and Mary Parent were also added as producers, while Cale Boyter was also added as an executive producer.[33][34] Hess would later state that he would be attempting to avoid "an ugly Sonic situation", referencing the first trailer for the first Sonic the Hedgehog film, and said that he wouldn’t want to disappoint anyone regarding his vision for the film.[35]

On April 5, 2023, it was reported that the film is now slated to release on April 4, 2025.[36]

On May 23, 2023, it was reported that Jason Momoa and Torfi Frans Olafsson were added as producers.[37]

On January 14, 2024, Jared Hess would confirm in an interview that Grant Major had been hired to work on production design for the film.[35]

Casting[edit | edit source]

In November 2016, it was reported that Steve Carell was in talks to star in the film,[38] but left the project due to scheduling conflicts.[27]

In April 2022, it was reported that Jason Momoa was in talks to star in the film.[34]

In May 2023, it was reported that Matt Berry was in talks to star in the film.[37]

In November 2023, it was reported that Danielle Brooks and Sebastian Eugene Hansen were in talks to star in the film as the characters Dawn and Henry, respectively.[39] The following month, it was reported that Emma Myers was also in talks to star.[40] Jack Black would later join the cast as Steve in January 2024 alongside Jennifer Coolidge, Kate McKinnon, and Jemaine Clement.[41][42][43]

Filming[edit | edit source]

The photo posted on Instagram showing Momoa, Black and other members marking the occasion filming finished.

In June 2023, it was reported that filming was slated to begin in August 2023 in New Zealand, however it was delayed to January 2024 due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[44][41] Filming officially began that month and wrapped on April 12, 2024, with Jason Momoa posting a photo of some of the cast and crew on Instagram to mark the occasion.[42][45]

Post-production[edit | edit source]

Sony Pictures Imageworks, Wētā FX, and Digital Domain will provide visual effects for the film, alongside Dan Lemmon serving as visual effects supervisor.[46][47] James Thomas is the film's editor.

Music[edit | edit source]

In September 2024, it was announced that Mark Mothersbaugh would compose the score for the film.[1]

Release[edit | edit source]

The film is being distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and is currently slated to release on April 4, 2025.[36] It was originally scheduled to be released on May 24, 2019,[25] but was then taken off the release schedule in August 2018 due to the aforementioned replacement of McElhenney and Fuchs. In April 2019, it was announced that the film would be released on March 4, 2022,[31] but it was again taken off the release schedule in October 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with The Batman taking its place.[48] The movie then moved to its current release date of April 4, 2025 in April 2023.[36]

Marketing[edit | edit source]

On September 4, 2024, a teaser trailer and a poster were released. These are what first revealed the film's title, characters, and look.[9][49]

On September 28, 2024, at Minecraft Live, a talk about the film with Torfi Frans Ofalsson and Jared Hess was featured, as well as behind-the-scenes footage and a short clip from the film.[50]

On November 18, 2024, a short behind the scenes video was released, along with a caption announcing a new trailer releasing on November 19.[51]

On November 19, 2024, a full trailer and a second teaser poster were released.[10]

On February 27, 2025, the final trailer and theatrical posters were released.[15]

Videos[edit | edit source]

Trailers

Behind the scenes

Box office[edit | edit source]

As of March 14, 2025, A Minecraft Movie is projected to gross $60–80 million in the United States and Canada on its opening weekend.[52]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • A Minecraft Movie was briefly shelved during its development.[53]
  • On Twitter, Jeb teased that the piglins in the movie survive in the Overworld in the same way as the piglins from Minecraft Legends.[54]
  • In the second trailer for the film, a snippet of the song "Minecraft" by Minecraft composer Daniel Rosenfeld (C418) plays.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Promotional artwork[edit | edit source]

  • Logo for the film

    Logo for the film

  • Logo for the film, including the release date.

    Logo for the film, including the release date.

  • Teaser poster featuring a close up of a creeper's face.

    Teaser poster featuring a close up of a creeper's face.

  • International teaser poster

    International teaser poster

  • Horizontal teaser poster

    Horizontal teaser poster

  • Teaser poster featuring a bee

    Teaser poster featuring a bee

  • Horizontal variation of the bee poster

    Horizontal variation of the bee poster

  • Alternate horizontal bee poster

    Alternate horizontal bee poster

  • International bee poster

    International bee poster

  • Theatrical release poster

    Theatrical release poster

  • Alternate square variation of theatrical release poster

    Alternate square variation of theatrical release poster

  • Alternate horizontal theatrical release poster

    Alternate horizontal theatrical release poster

  • Textless horizontal theatrical release poster

    Textless horizontal theatrical release poster

  • IMAX poster

    IMAX poster

  • RealD 3D poster

    RealD 3D poster

  • 4DX poster

    4DX poster

  • ScreenX poster

    ScreenX poster

  • Poster released to notify that the film was set to release one month from then

    Poster released to notify that the film was set to release one month from then

Screenshots[edit | edit source]

Behind-the-scenes[edit | edit source]

  • Front cover of an early iteration of the script, with the working title "Minecraft: The Movie".

    Front cover of an early iteration of the script, with the working title "Minecraft: The Movie".

  • Jack Black "preparing" for his role.

    Jack Black "preparing" for his role.

  • Cast and director after filming.

    Cast and director after filming.

Concept artwork[edit | edit source]

Storyboards[edit | edit source]

  • A human in the End. [55]

    A human in the End. [55]

  • A human removing their hood.

    A human removing their hood.

  • A human's hood being down, revealing their hair.

    A human's hood being down, revealing their hair.

  • A human looking up.

    A human looking up.

  • An enderman getting agitated.

    An enderman getting agitated.

  • An enderman teleporting behind a human and leveling an attack.

    An enderman teleporting behind a human and leveling an attack.

  • An enderman getting slashed by a human.

    An enderman getting slashed by a human.

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Posthumous credit – Messick passed away in February 2018.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Jump up to: a b c d e f "WarnerBros.com | A Minecraft Movie | Movies" – Warner Bros. Pictures.
  2. ↑ https://youtube.com/watch?v=4QxcdVrXfyc&t=131
  3. ↑ https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/a-minecraft-movie-46029
  4. ↑ "Search" – Motion Picture Association.
  5. ↑ "A Minecraft Movie | BBFC" – British Board of Film Classifications, 3 March 2025.
  6. ↑ "Box Office: ‘Minecraft Movie’ Tracking for Decent $58M Opening" by Pamela McClintock – The Hollywood Reporter, March 13, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Minecraft - WGA Directory" – WGA Directory, 31 January 2025.
  8. ↑ "Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Coolidge & more are coming to London on March 30 for the World Premiere of #MinecraftMovie 🙌" – @WarnerBrosUK on X (formerly Twitter), March 10, 2025
  9. ↑ Jump up to: a b "A Minecraft Movie | Teaser" – Warner Bros. Pictures on YouTube, September 4, 2024
  10. ↑ Jump up to: a b "A Minecraft Movie | Official Trailer" – Warner Bros. Pictures on YouTube, November 19, 2024
  11. ↑ "Stuck in the 80s. Huge fan of pink. Looks good. Could use a hug." – Warner Bros. Pictures on YouTube, November 19, 2024
  12. ↑ "The only limit is his imagination. #MinecraftMovie - only in theaters 2025." – Warner Bros. Pictures on YouTube, November 19, 2024
  13. ↑ https://www.sportskeeda.com/minecraft/all-voice-actors-cast-roles-a-minecraft-movie#:~:text=Sebastian%20Eugene%20Hansen%20%2D%20Henry&text=Sebastian%20Hansen%20is%20another%20protagonist,first%20entered%20the%20game's%20world.
  14. ↑ "Kickin' axe in the Overworld. #MinecraftMovie - only in theaters 2025." – Warner Bros. Pictures on YouTube, November 19, 2024
  15. ↑ Jump up to: a b "A Minecraft Movie | Final Trailer" – Warner Bros. Pictures on YouTube, February 27, 2025
  16. ↑ "New Minecraft Movie Trailer Reveals Its Villain, Free In-Game Jetpack Coming For Some Ticket Buyers" by Eddie Makuch – GameSpot, February 27, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Valkyrae reveals awkward on-set encounter with Jason Momoa in Minecraft movie" – Mundo Deportivo USA, September 14, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Someone is trying leak the fact that we're working with Warner Brothers on a potential Minecraft Movie. I wanted to be the leak!" – @notch (Markus Persson) on X (formerly Twitter), February 27, 2014
  19. ↑ Video Game Sensation 'Minecraft' Coming To The Big Screen As Warner Bros Acquires Rights; 'Lego's' Roy Lee And Jill Messick Producing - Deadline Hollywood; February 27, 2014
  20. ↑ Minecraft movie will be 'large-budget' but unlikely to arrive before 2017 – The Guardian; October 9, 2014
  21. ↑ Shawn Levy Boards ‘Minecraft’ Movie – Deadline Hollywood; October 16, 2014
  22. ↑ Shawn Levy Leaves Warner Bros.' 'Minecraft' Film (EXCLUSIVE) – Variety; December 9, 2014
  23. ↑ "'Minecraft' Movie: Why Director Shawn Levy Left" – Wall Street Journal on YouTube, December 12, 2014
  24. ↑ We've chosen a director for the Minecraft movie! – Mojang Studios, July 21, 2015 (archived)
  25. ↑ Jump up to: a b The Minecraft movie has a release date! – Mojang Studios, June 27, 2016 (archived)
  26. ↑ ‘Wonder Woman’ Scribe Jason Fuchs to Write Latest Draft of 'Minecraft' (EXCLUSIVE) – Variety; October 13, 2016
  27. ↑ Jump up to: a b c Peter Sollett to Direct Warner Bros.' 'Minecraft' Movie (EXCLUSIVE) – Variety; January 11, 2019
  28. ↑ ‘Minecraft’ Movie Delayed: Rob McElhenney Out as Director, Nee Brothers Tapped to Write (Exclusive) – The Wrap; August 3, 2018
  29. ↑ How Rob McElhenney's $150 Million Minecraft Movie Fell Apart After 2.5 Years Of Work - GameSpot; February 23, 2020
  30. ↑ Minecraft: The Movie after Significant Delays Finds its Visual Effects Supervisor – Miami Morning Star; January 5, 2019
  31. ↑ Jump up to: a b THE MINECRAFT MOVIE IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER – Minecraft.net, April 16, 2019 (archived)
  32. ↑ 'Frozen 2' Writer Allison Schroeder Tackling 'Minecraft' Movie (Exclusive) - The Hollywood Reporter, June 24, 2019
  33. ↑ Jason Momoa Reportedly In Talks to Join Minecraft Movie - The Direct; April 18, 2022
  34. ↑ Jump up to: a b Jason Momoa In Early Talks To Star In 'Minecraft'; Jared Hess Directing Video Game Adaptation For Warner Bros. – Deadline Hollywood; April 18, 2022
  35. ↑ Jump up to: a b What happened after 'Napoleon Dynamite' — and the big movie its Utah filmmakers are making next – The Salt Lake Tribune; January 14, 2024
  36. ↑ Jump up to: a b c 'Aquaman 2' Shifts Release Date Five Days Earlier, Warner Bros Dates 'The Wise Guys', 'Minecraft' – Deadline Hollywood; April 5, 2023
  37. ↑ Jump up to: a b Matt Berry In Talks To Join Jason Momoa In Warner Bros' 'Minecraft' – Deadline Hollywood; May 23, 2023
  38. ↑ Steve Carell in Talks to Join ‘Minecraft’ Movie at Warner Bros. (EXCLUSIVE) – Variety; November 15, 2016
  39. ↑ ‘Minecraft’: Warner Bros Movie Adds Danielle Brooks & Sebastian Eugene Hansen – Deadline Hollywood; November 30, 2023
  40. ↑ ‘Minecraft’: ‘Wednesday’ Star Emma Myers Digs Into Warner Bros Movie – Deadline Hollywood; December 6, 2023
  41. ↑ Jump up to: a b Jack Black Levels Up For ‘Minecraft’ At Warner Bros – Deadline Hollywood; January 2, 2024
  42. ↑ Jump up to: a b Warner Bros’ Jason Momoa ‘Minecraft’ Movie Finds Gem In Jennifer Coolidge – Deadline Hollywood; January 17, 2024
  43. ↑ Kate McKinnon & Jemaine Clement Join Jason Momoa ‘Minecraft’ Gang At Warner Bros – Deadline Hollywood; January 18, 2024
  44. ↑ Live-Action ‘Minecraft’ Movie Set To Begin Filming Soon, First Location Revealed (Report) – Covered Geekly; June 25, 2023
  45. ↑ Jason Momoa (prideofgypsies) on Instagram: "MINECRAFT WE ARE WRAPPING All my aloha to my crew and cast. Unbelievable movie experience truly one of the greatest times of my life. Too many laughs. I love this country. AOTEAROA New Zealand you are magical. Mahalo for letting me film here. SPECIAL PRESENT TO OUR CREW from @slowtide and @soill in support of @peoplesfundofmaui." – April 12, 2024
  46. ↑ "A Minecraft Movie | Sony Pictures Imageworks" – www.imageworks.com.
  47. ↑ https://www.artofvfx.com/a-minecraft-movie/
  48. ↑ 'The Batman' Delays Release to 2022 as Warner Bros. Shuffles Calendar – The Hollywood Reporter; October 5, 2020
  49. ↑ "A new kind of block-buster. #MinecraftMovie - only in theaters 2025." – @AMinecraftMovie on X (formerly Twitter), September 4, 2024
  50. ↑ "Minecraft Live 2024: A MINECRAFT MOVIE | EXCLUSIVE INSIGHT" – Minecraft on YouTube, September 28, 2024
  51. ↑ "A world only you can make. #MinecraftMovie trailer tomorrow." – @Minecraft (Minecraft) on X (formerly Twitter), November 18, 2024
  52. ↑ "Long Range Forecast: WARFARE, KING OF KINGS, DROP, THE AMATEUR Give Counter-Programming Options to Mid-April Moviegoers" by Boxoffice Staff – Boxoffice Pro, March 14, 2025.
  53. ↑ https://zerply.com/r/29FegFpw/minecraft-villager
  54. ↑ "A movie teaser note: In Minecraft Legends the piglins used netherwart to survive the overworld..." – @jeb_ (Jens Bergensten) on X (formerly Twitter), September 10, 2024
  55. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CbRASdMLQSU/

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