A Minecraft movie: Everything fans need to know about it

Minecraft is finally getting a movie, something that has been long overdue, and we have the first official teaser showing a lot from it. For years, fans have wondered what a movie based on the game would look like and the story it will follow. In just a few months, we will get the answers to all of these questions. A Minecraft Movie is coming to theaters on April 4, 2025.

But before making it to the theaters, there is a fair bit to discuss about the film. This article explores everything there is to know about the movie, including the potential plot, cast members, and who can watch it.

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Everything about A Minecraft Movie

The blue cube can be seen in this shot (Image via Mojang Studios)

While the teaser was very short, a lot was revealed about the movie's potential plot although some things were quite easy to miss. One example is the blue cube that Sebastian Hansen’s character holds. It is used to open a portal to the blocky world.

The cube also appeared in the Minecraft Experience interactive event. The characters enter the game world and are shocked by everything in it. The focus of the plot is world exploration and the introduction of new items and mobs.

We also know that piglins will be taking the negative role. The trailer shows these evil piglins trying to take over the overworld. This is very similar to the story of Minecraft Legends which pits the player against hordes of piglin armies. In an interview, Jack Black mentioned that the story will be an origin story, which means piglins being on the negative side makes sense.

This appears to be a new item (Image via Mojang Studios)

There were also several other interesting bits shown in the teaser that did not exist in the game. For instance, in one of the shots, we see Jason Momoa crafting something using the crafting table. The unique item appears to be two iron buckets joined together using a chain link. Perhaps Mojang Studios could consider adding this item in the upcoming major update.

Another interesting feature is a new mob that appears towards the end of the trailer. In one of the shots that shows the bastion with several piglins, we can see a mob with purple eyes staring into the camera. It does not look completely like an Enderman but has design elements borrowed from it.

The new mob can be seen in the center of the picture (Image via Mojang Studios)

Jack Black will act as the guide for the rest of the cast members and help them explore the world of Minecraft, while Sebastian Hansen’s character will learn to play the game and master it. For now, this seems to be the crux of the movie.