Minecraft is not exactly known for its captivating story, but this has not affected the success of the cult block game.
Yes, Minecraft is actually supposed to become a movie. Strictly speaking, the film studio Warner Bros. has been planning this for almost ten years, and Legendary Pictures and Vertigo are also involved. Since then, directors and screenwriters have been happily changed, and for a few months now the Minecraft film finally seems to be on the home stretch.
Jason Momoa and Jack Black have block fever
It is currently directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre) is targeting a theatrical release on April 3, 2025. Since May last year Jason Momoa
Concrete details about the plot and the roles of the two mega stars are currently still awaited. Deadline wants to have already found out that Black embodies Steve in the Minecraft film – the protagonist of the Minecraft games.
Jack Black is of course not only known as an actor and musician, but also as a passionate gaming fan. (To be fair sein YouTube-Account It’s been broken for a few months now.) Black didn’t miss the chance, via Instagram not very subtle to hint at his role in the Minecraft film:
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What else you should know about the Minecraft film
In addition to Momoa and Black, Emma Myers (Wednesday), Danielle Brooks (Peacemaker) and Sebastian Eugene Hansen (Lisey’s Story) are also involved in the film adaptation of the best-selling video game of all time: with 300 million copies sold and up to 140 million monthly games.
At the latest Minecraft releases in theaters on April 3, 2025 We should find out exactly how the iconic block game is captured on the big screen. The fact that game adaptations could be extremely successful was demonstrated last year by the almost outrageously successful Super Mario Bros. and, before that, Sonic.
You can find out more about what is currently happening in cinemas and streaming services at the following links:
What do you think of Minecraft coming to cinemas as a film: Are you looking forward to the film adaptation of the best-selling video game of all time or could you do without it in good conscience? What do you think is the best (and worst) film or TV adaptation of a game? Let us know in the comments!
