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A Minecraft Movie (2025) is a live-action fantasy adventure film inspired by Mojang Studios’ globally acclaimed sandbox video game, Minecraft. Directed by Jared Hess, known for Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre, the film brings the pixelated universe to life with a blend of humor, action, and nostalgia.

🎬 Production Details

• Director: Jared Hess
• Screenwriters: Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Neil Widener, Gavin James, Chris Galletta
• Producers: Roy Lee, Jon Berg, Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Jason Momoa, Jill Messick, Torfi Frans Olafsson, Vu Bui
• Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Entertainment, Vertigo Entertainment, Mojang Studios
• Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
• Country of Origin: United States
• Language: English
• Runtime: 101 minutes
• Budget: $150 million
• Filming Locations: Auckland, New Zealand
• World Premiere: March 30, 2025, at Empire, Leicester Square, London
• Theatrical Release: April 4, 2025

🧩 Plot Summary

The story follows four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Jason Momoa), Henry (Sebastian Eugene Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers), and Dawn (Danielle Brooks)—who are unexpectedly transported through a mysterious portal into the Overworld, a bizarre, blocky realm teeming with creativity and danger. Guided by the eccentric and skilled crafter Steve (Jack Black), the group embarks on a quest to navigate this unfamiliar world, confront threats like Piglins and Zombies, and find their way back home. Along the journey, they rediscover their unique creative strengths, essential not only for survival in the Overworld but also for thriving in their real lives.

🎭 Main Cast

• Jason Momoa as Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison
• Jack Black as Steve
• Emma Myers as Natalie
• Danielle Brooks as Dawn
• Sebastian Eugene Hansen as Henry
• Jennifer Coolidge as Vice Principal Marlene

🎶 Music and Soundtrack

The film’s score was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh, incorporating elements from the original game’s music by C418. Notable tracks include “I Feel Alive,” performed by Jack Black, featuring contributions from Dave Grohl, Troy Van Leeuwen, Roger Joseph Manning Jr., and Mark Ronson. Another standout is “Steve’s Lava Chicken,” a 34-second song that gained viral popularity and became the shortest track to chart on both the UK Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100.

💰 Box Office Performance

A Minecraft Movie achieved significant commercial success:

• Domestic (U.S. and Canada): $421.5 million
• International: $519.1 million
• Worldwide Total: $940.6 million

The film’s opening weekend grossed $162.8 million domestically and $313 million globally, setting a new record for the highest-grossing opening weekend for a video game adaptation.

🧠 Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with a 49% score on Rotten Tomatoes. While some praised its humor and appeal to younger audiences, others criticized its chaotic visuals and narrative. Despite this, the movie has become a cultural phenomenon, particularly among fans of the game, and a sequel is currently in development.

A Minecraft Movie successfully translates the game’s imaginative world into a cinematic experience, blending adventure, humor, and heartfelt moments to resonate with both longtime fans and new audiences.025 .