A Minecraft Movie is almost upon us, with the next big Hollywood game adaptation hitting theaters next month. It's been a long time coming, as fans have been waiting for years to see one of the best open world games ever adapted for the big screen – and we've got all you need to know about it right here.
The big-budget flick stars Jack Black as the universally beloved Minecraft character Steve, with a stacked cast including Jason Momoa and Jennifer Coolidge. Could it end up in our list of the best video game movies ever made? We'll just have to wait and see.
We've had two trailers so far that showcase Steve and the gang, as well as zombies, pandas, and other cubic characters – and there's more to find out in our guide below. We've got the lowdown on the trailers, the release date, cast, and more. So, for all you need to know, head on down to our ultimate guide.
A Minecraft Movie release date
Good news, everyone! After years of waiting, the A Minecraft Movie release date has finally been confirmed as April 5, 2025.
This date has been a long time coming, as talks of a Minecraft movie began back in 2014. And, back in 2023, there were filming delays due to the SAG-AFTRA strike that was going on at the time. Luckily, it looks like there won't be any more push backs since production wrapped in April 2024. So mark your calendars because 2025 is basically set in stone (or should we say Obsidian).
A Minecraft Movie trailer
The first trailer for A Minecraft Movie arrived on September 4, 2024. In the brief clip, we see a bunch of people getting pulled into the world of Minecraft, complete with questionable-looking sheep, Piglins out for blood, and Jack Black as the iconic character Steve.
The second trailer, which can be viewed above, arrived in February – and gave us our first look at Jennifer Coolidge, who hilariously appears in the final seconds of the clip. We also see some pretty cute cubic pandas, and learn about the dark forces that threaten to take over Steve's colorful and creative world.
There's been some complaints about the look of the film and to be fair, the sheep showcased in the teaser are pure nightmare fuel. However, the trailer is still fun, captures the blocky aesthetic of the game, and (most importantly) is too short to make any firm judgment on its overall quality just yet.
A Minecraft Movie plot
If you've played Minecraft, you'll know that the game doesn't really have a story. Sure, we've had spin-offs like Telltale Games's point-and-click Minecraft: Story Mode, but really, Minecraft is all about using your imagination to craft whacky homes for Creepers to blow up when you least expect them to.
Part of its appeal is that you are free to do as you please instead of following a linear story. Luckily, A Minecraft Movie has recognized this fact and is taking more of a Jumanji approach with its plot.
The film will follow four "misfits" who find themselves thrown into the Overworld. To get back to the real world, they enlist the help of the master crafter Steve (aka, the blue shirt-wearing mascot of the Minecraft franchise) and use their creativity to overcome various challenges, such as zombies and Piglins.
Jared Hess, who previously helmed Napoleon Dynamite, directed the upcoming movie, so we expect that the story will have plenty of comedy in it as well. If you want to know more about the original game ahead of seeing the film's story, you can read our Minecraft review.
A Minecraft Movie cast
A Minecraft Movie is packed with A-listers. Playing Steve, we have Jack Black, and Jason Momoa is taking a step away from the DC movies to play Garrett (aka The Garbage Man).
We also know that Emma Myers from Wednesday is in the film, as is the Orange Is the New Black star Danielle Brooks. However, there are also a lot of big celebrity names whose characters haven't been announced yet.
Read the full A Minecraft Movie cast list down below:
- 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
- Kate McKinnon
- Jemaine Clement
- Matt Berry
Fans have speculated that Jennifer Coolidge will be voicing the Minecraft villagers, as her iconic voice would be perfect for the role. But besides that speculation, the remaining mystery characters don't have many leads. We'll keep you posted as more casting news heads our way.
For more new flicks, you can read our list of all the upcoming movies hitting the big screen this year. We also have a guide on the best games like Minecraft, that you can play while we wait for the new film.
