The initial trailer for the official Minecraft movie, featuring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, elicited an unexpectedly adverse response on social media, as fans expressed confusion regarding the film’s visuals and overall tone.
Director: Jared Hess
Writers: Chris Bowman, Rob McElhenney, Hubbel Palmer
Cast: Emma Myers, Jason Momoa, Jack Black.
“In the inaugural trailer for ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ Jack Black states, ‘Anything you can envision here, you can create,’ with the film set to premiere in theaters on April 4, 2025. He then dramatically declares, ‘I… am Steve,’ eliciting groans from his fellow cast members, who find themselves immersed in this pixelated gaming universe. Directed by Jared Hess, known for ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ and ‘Nacho Libre,’ ‘A Minecraft Movie’ features a talented ensemble including Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, and Jennifer Coolidge. This adaptation, supported by Warner Bros. and Legendary, is based on one of the most popular video games ever, which boasts an impressive 140 million monthly users.”
About A Minecraft Movie….
A Minecraft Movie is an anticipated American adventure comedy film, directed by Jared Hess, with a screenplay crafted by Chris Bowman and Hubbel Palmer. This film is inspired by the 2011 video game Minecraft, developed by Mojang Studios. The cast includes notable actors such as Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, and Jennifer Coolidge. The announcement for a film adaptation of Minecraft was made in February 2014, when Markus Persson, the creator of Minecraft, disclosed that Mojang was negotiating with Warner Bros. Pictures to bring the project to fruition, with Roy Lee and Jill Messick serving as producers. Throughout the development phase, various filmmakers, including Shawn Levy, Rob McElhenney, and Peter Sollett, were initially engaged as directors, while a range of writers such as Kieran and Michele Mulroney, Jason Fuchs, Aaron and Adam Nee, and Allison Schroeder were associated with the project. In April 2022, Jared Hess was appointed as the new director, and discussions were underway for Momoa to take a leading role. Additional casting occurred from May 2023 to January 2024. Principal photography commenced later in January 2024 in New Zealand and wrapped up by mid-April 2024. An official teaser for the film was unveiled on September 4, 2024. The release of A Minecraft Movie is slated for April 4, 2025, in the United States.
The First ‘Minecraft’ Movie Trailer Is Here, And It Is Horrifying
The initial scenes of “A Minecraft Movie” showcase Black and Momoa encountering piglins and creepers as they traverse the dynamic fantasy landscape. Since its launch in 2011, “Minecraft” has enabled players to construct three-dimensional worlds using vibrant blocks.
The franchise has also given rise to several spinoffs, including “Minecraft: Story Mode,” “Minecraft Earth,” “Minecraft Dungeons,” and “Minecraft Legends.” Mojang Studios, the Swedish company responsible for the game, was acquired by Microsoft in 2014 and will take on a production role for the film adaptation. In a conversation with Variety regarding the film’s stunts, Brooks remarked, “I’ve been harnessed a few times. It’s mostly the combat and learning these moves. And I’ve got a weapon, I’ll tell you that much. Danger, danger! But it’s really Jack Black, he’s the one who is doing the heavy lifting here. He’s doing some flying and having all techno-fire coming behind him.” With “A Minecraft Movie,” Black has further established himself as a leading actor in adaptations of video games to film, having previously appeared in “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” “Jumanji: The Next Level,” and “Borderlands.” Momoa, on the other hand, has been featured in major franchises such as “Aquaman,” “Dune,” and “Fast & Furious.”
