The Minecraft Movie is a real thing and it was recently revealed that the film will begin production at the end of December 2023. Although the movie is over a year away from its release, we do know a few details about the movie such as who stars in it, the director, and more.
Everything we know about the Minecraft Movie thus far. (Some details are currently reported and not officially confirmed):
Release Date: April 4, 2025
Director: Jared Hess, known for Napoleon Dynamite
Stars: Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Danielle Brooks (The Angry Birds Movie) as Dawn, Sebastian Eugene Hansen as Henry, and Jack Black as Steve
Producers: Roy Lee (The Lego Batman Movie, Godzilla vs Kong), Jill Sobel Messick (Mean Girls, Baby Mama), and Mary Parent (Pacific Rim, Dune)
Mojang Studios chief storyteller Lydia Winters & chief media officer Vu Biu will also be attached to produce.
Writers: Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, and Markus Persson
Production Location: The Minecraft Movie is expected to start production in New Zealand at the end of December 2023.
Film Studio: Warner Bros.
Video game adaptations are starting to become the norm around the industry now with recent movies like Five Nights At Freddy’s and the Super Mario Bros. Movie both being successful this year.