A Minecraft Movie
- Apr 4, 2025, USA, Canada, UK, Italy, Turkey, and Mexico
As Minecraft is deemed by many as one of the greatest video games of all time, a movie adaptation may have seemed inevitable.
Fans of the much-loved Swedish video game are likely eager to see if the adventure comedy flick is as entertaining. However, its stellar cast suggests fans can expect plenty of laughs from the beginning to the end of the film.
If you are eager to learn much more, here are all the latest details on A Minecraft Movie, including its release date, plot, cast, and more.
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What is the Release Date for A Minecraft Movie?
Video gamers and movie lovers will not need to wait much longer for A Minecraft Movie, as it is scheduled for an IMAX release on April 4, 2025, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey, and Mexico.
However, it will hit movie theaters on April 3, 2025, in Australia, Germany, Portugal, Argentina, Ukraine, and Hungary.
What’s the Plot?
A Minecraft Movie follows four misfits struggling with everyday problems before they are sucked into a mysterious portal into the Overworld.
If they are to return home safely, they will need to combine their skills to master the imaginative, cubic, and peculiar world and complete a magic quest alongside an expert crafter.
Who Will Star in A Minecraft Movie?
Jack Black (School of Rock) will add an instant dose of comedy, appearing as Steve, the expert crafter.
Playing the four misfits are Jason Momoa (Aquaman) as Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, Danielle Brooks (Orange is the New Black) as Dawn, Emma Myers (Wednesday) as Natalie, and Sebastian Eugene Hansen as Henry.
Scene-stealer Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus) will appear in the comedy film alongside Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords), Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live), and Matt Berry (What We Do in the Shadows).
Plus, Valkyrae, a popular American YouTuber and Live Streamer, is expected to make a cameo.
Who Directed the Film?
Jared Hess directed A Minecraft Movie. He is best known for his creative partnership with his wife, Jerusha Hesh, as they wrote and directed Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Nacho Libre (2006), and Thelma the Unicorn (2024).
Who Wrote the Screenplay?
Chris Bowman and Hubbel Palmer wrote the screenplay for A Minecraft Movie.
Bowman is best known for writing Ninety-Five Senses (2022), and Palmer’s most notable work includes Masterminds (2016) and Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (2016).
Where Was A Minecraft Movie Filmed?
Principal photography reportedly began on A Minecraft Movie in New Zealand on August 7, 2023. However, the SAG-AFTRA Strike delayed production, with filming resuming in early 2024.
Can I Watch an Official Trailer for A Minecraft Movie?
An official trailer for A Minecraft Movie dropped on September 4, 2025. While the trailer lasted less than a minute and a half, it did generate mixed reactions from audiences, who commented on its characters, CGI, and live-action.
However, Minecraft’s original creator, Markus Perrson, didn’t hesitate to praise the teaser trailer on X, writing, “Ok. I’m in. Wow, this is a weird feeling.”
If you would like to see it for yourself, you can watch the official teaser trailer on YouTube and IMDB. More official trailers will likely be released closer to the movie’s release date.
