A Minecraft Movie: Release Date, Cast & Storyline

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The long-anticipated Minecraft Movie dropped its first teaser, flaunting an electric duo: Jack Black and Jason Momoa. This live-action adaptation of the hit video game hits theaters on April 4, 2025.

A Minecraft Movie
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A Minecraft Movie (2025) Details

Directed byJared Hess
Based onMinecraft
by
Markus Persson
Produced byRoy Lee, Jon Berg, Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Jason Momoa, Jill Messick, Torfi Frans Olafsson, Vu Bui
StarringJason Momoa, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, Jennifer Coolidge, Jack Black
CinematographyEnrique Chediak
Edited byJames Thomas
Release dateApril 4, 2025 (In Theaters in United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

A Minecraft Movie Cast and Crew

Directed by Jared Hess, who worked on Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre, the film includes the following cast:

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

Series Overview

The movie follows four misfit humans, Garrett, Henry, Natalie, and Dawn, whisked into the world of Minecraft by some sort of mysterious portal. With the guidance of Steve, played by Jack Black, they set out to conquer this blocky miracle of a place, taming its unique challenges and defending it from the various menaces, from Piglins to Zombies. The movie promises an amalgamation of adventure, creativity, and humor-all in keeping with the spirit of the game, to the letter.

Teaser Highlights

The teaser trailer gives a peek into the majestic and blocky world of Minecraft in action, as the characters go from confused to adapting to their new world. Jack Black brings the vibe of Steve in this with much-needed comedy and Jason Momoa gives another ruggedness to the cast.

Production and Release

It’s a film from Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures, but it has backing from Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft. The movie aims to capture the feel of a game that involves more than 140 million monthly users worldwide.

Conclusion

Teeming with a star-studded cast and faithfulness to the universe of the game, A Minecraft Movie is set to entertain old and new fans alike.