It’s been a few years since we heard about the makings of a Minecraft movie, bringing the beloved Overworld to life in an entirely new way. Now, it’s finally coming to fruition with its first-ever teaser and a release date set for April 4, 2025.
The trailer begins with the misfit ensemble, including Jason Momoa as Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, Danielle Brooks as Dawn, Sebastian Eugene Hansen as Henry, and Emma Myers as Natalie. As an avid Minecraft player, it’s interesting to see this live-action cast mixed in with a CGI world, almost reminding me of the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Although it may be different from what I expected, it still holds true to Minecraft with its silliness, creativity, and its immersive cubic world.
You’ll see iconic mobs from the Overworld, like the wolf, Piglins, and sheep. And, of course, we can’t forget about our main man, Steve, played by another living legend, Jack Black. The group encounters Steve when they are mysteriously transported to this blocky universe, and it’s up to them to figure out a way back home. Like the games, they’ll need to do some good ‘ole crafting and fight off hostile mobs to survive.
The Minecraft Movie, despite its battles and challenges, maintains the whimsical charm of Mojang Studios. This is evident from the teaser’s unexpected opening line, ‘What the hell?’ after Dawn encounters a cubic sheep. I never thought the film would ever start with such a phrase, but you know what? I would probably say the same exact thing.
While it’s intriguing to see the Minecraft Movie go in this direction, it’s not too surprising, given that Jared Hess is the film’s director. You may have already seen his work, such as Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre, and Ninety-Five Senses.
If you are digging to get into this new Overworld, get ready for Minecraft Movie’s release on April 25, 2025. There’s also a Netflix animated show on its way, expanding the universe even further.
Published: Sep 4, 2024 09:29 am