A Minecraft Movie
A Minecraft Movie is a 2025 live-action adventure comedy film based on Mojang Studios’ 2011 video game Minecraft.
A Minecraft Movie is a 2025 live-action adventure comedy film based on Mojang Studios’ 2011 video game Minecraft. Directed by Jared Hess, it stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Hansen, and Jennifer Coolidge. The film was released theatrically on April 4, 2025, by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Production and release
A Minecraft Movie was developed as a live-action adaptation of the Minecraft game and was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It premiered in London on March 30, 2025, and opened in theatres in the United States and Sweden on April 4, 2025.
Cast and characters
The film stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Hansen, and Jennifer Coolidge. Jack Black portrays Steve, while Jason Momoa plays Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison.
Plot
The story follows four outcasts who are transported into the Overworld, a cubic fantasy world from Minecraft. They work with Steve to navigate the world and return home.
Reception and box office
The film received mixed reviews from critics but performed strongly at the box office. Reports described it as one of the highest-grossing films of 2025 and one of the top-grossing video game films of all time.
Key facts
- A Minecraft Movie is an official live-action adaptation of the Minecraft video game, released in 2025.
- The film was directed by Jared Hess and features a cast including Jason Momoa and Jack Black.
- It premiered in London on March 30, 2025, and opened in theatres on April 4, 2025.
- The movie was a box-office success, grossing about $961 million worldwide.
- A sequel titled A Minecraft Movie Squared is scheduled for release on July 23, 2027.
The film was released internationally, including in Canadian theatres through Warner Bros. Pictures, and was widely covered by Canadian entertainment audiences as part of a major global video game adaptation.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Minecraft_MovieSupports: Basic film details including title, release date, director, cast, runtime, and sequel information.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_minecraft_movieSupports: Director, release dates, genre, and cast-related film metadata.
- The Hollywood Reporter — https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/minecraft-april-2025-release-theaters-1235368050/Supports: Theatrical release date, direction by Jared Hess, and involvement of Mojang figures in production.
- The Standard — https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/minecraft-movie-release-date-when-trailer-jason-momoa-jack-black-b1180232.htmlSupports: Official synopsis, cast, and release date.
- Fandango — https://www.fandango.com/a-minecraft-movie-2025-216995/movie-overviewSupports: Runtime, director, cast, and identification as a live-action adaptation.