Warner Bros. unveiled the trailer for its upcoming adaptation of the popular video game Minecraft. Titled A Minecraft Movie, the film stars two recognizable celebrities and appears to deliver a mix of live action with the game’s style. Directed by Napoleon Dynamite’s Jared Hess, A Minecraft Movie has a projected 2025 release date. But fans are already criticizing the flick after watching the trailer.
Some social media users quickly weighed in on the appearance of the film after the teaser was released in September 2024. Many complained about the animation and special effects, comparing it to that of the original video game.
Hollywood Life has compiled all the details about the upcoming Minecraft movie, below.
Who Is in the ‘Minecraft’ Movie Cast?
Jason Momoa and Jack Black co-star in the upcoming film. Jason is playing Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, while Jack is playing Steve.
Other celebrities are also a part of the cast, including Saturday Night Live‘s Kate McKinnon, Orange Is the New Black alum Danielle Brooks, award-winning actress Jennifer Coolidge and Wednesday star Emma Myers.
What Is the ‘Minecraft’ Movie About?
Per its official premise, A Minecraft Movie follows “four misfits – Garrett The Garbage Man Garrison, Henry, Natalie and Dawn – [who] 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. 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.”
Where to Watch ‘Minecraft’
The film will be released in theaters before Warner Bros. confirms a streaming release date.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ Release Date
A Minecraft Movie will be released on April 4, 2025.