A Minecraft Movie
A Minecraft Movie is a 2025 live-action adventure comedy film based on Mojang Studios’ 2011 video game Minecraft.
A Minecraft Movie is a 2025 live-action adventure comedy based on the best-selling video game. It was released by Warner Bros. Pictures on April 4, 2025.
What it is
Directed by Jared Hess, the film follows four outcasts who are pulled into the Overworld, a cubic fantasy realm from Minecraft. They team up with Steve (Jack Black) to navigate the world and find a way home. The cast also includes Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Hansen, and Jennifer Coolidge.
Key details
The film premiered in London on March 30, 2025, and opened in theatres worldwide on April 4, 2025. It runs 101 minutes and was a box-office success, grossing about $961 million globally. A sequel, A Minecraft Movie Squared, is scheduled for release on July 23, 2027.
Reception
Critics gave the film mixed reviews, but it performed strongly at the box office. Reports note it as one of the highest-grossing films of 2025 and among the top-grossing video game film adaptations ever.
In short
- Official live-action adaptation of the Minecraft video game.
- Released April 4, 2025, by Warner Bros. Pictures.
- Grossed about $961 million worldwide.
- Sequel set for 2027.
The film was released internationally, including in Canadian theatres through Warner Bros. Pictures, and was widely covered by Canadian entertainment audiences as part of a major global video game adaptation.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Minecraft_MovieSupports: Basic film details including title, release date, director, cast, runtime, and sequel information.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_minecraft_movieSupports: Director, release dates, genre, and cast-related film metadata.
- The Hollywood Reporter — https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/minecraft-april-2025-release-theaters-1235368050/Supports: Theatrical release date, direction by Jared Hess, and involvement of Mojang figures in production.
- The Standard — https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/minecraft-movie-release-date-when-trailer-jason-momoa-jack-black-b1180232.htmlSupports: Official synopsis, cast, and release date.
- Fandango — https://www.fandango.com/a-minecraft-movie-2025-216995/movie-overviewSupports: Runtime, director, cast, and identification as a live-action adaptation.