7 movies to watch if you liked A Minecraft Movie

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A Minecraft Movie released in theaters on April 4 (Image via YouTube/Warner Bros.)

A Minecraft Movie (2025) is a comedy adventure that follows five oddballs whose life meets chaos when a portal transports them to the "Overworld." It is the premise of Minecraft, a sandbox video game where players can build their own worlds.

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Steve (Jack Black) is a miner who loves the Minecraft world, while Garett "The Garbage Man" Garrison (Jason Mamoa) is a video game store owner on the verge of bankruptcy. Moreover, there's a woman named Dawn (Danielle Brooks) who dreams of opening a zoo. Orphaned siblings Henry (Sebastian Hansen) and Natalie (Emma Myres) are teenagers who are stuck in this new world.

Directed by Jared Hess, this movie blends real life and animation. The protagonists must use the powers of this animated world to battle the main villains, the pigs, and return to Earth safely.

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Pixels, and others to watch if you like A Minecraft Movie

1) The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

A still from The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Image via Universal Pictures)
A still from The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Image via Universal Pictures)

Based on Nintendo's popular game Mario, this adventure comedy follows the origin story of Italian-American plumber brothers Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day). When they are transported to an unknown universe, they must find their way out of a battle between Princess Peach's (Anya Taylor-Joy) Mushroom Kingdom and Bowser's Koopas.

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Fans of A Minecraft Movie will enjoy this film's faithful video game adaptation and the adventurous storyline across the Mario universe. Jack Black entertains as Bowser. The movie has been also praised for its animation style.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video


2) Pixels (2015)

A still from Pixels (Image via YouTube/Sony Pictures)
A still from Pixels (Image via YouTube/Sony Pictures)

In this hilarious blend of animation and real life, aliens invade Earth on a miscommunication involving arcade video games. The only ones who can stop it are arcade game champions.

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Fans of A Minecraft Movie's low-stakes, high-speed storyline will enjoy this movie where aliens use arcade game characters to attack the earth. Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, and Peter Dinklage, this movie is a must-watch for those who love this genre.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video


3) The Lego Movie (2014)

A still from The Lego Movie (Image via Instagram/@warnerbrosentertainment)
A still from The Lego Movie (Image via Instagram/@warnerbrosentertainment)

Emmett Brickowski (Chris Pratt) goes from an everyday construction worker in "Bricksburg", a Lego town, to the face of the revolution against a business tycoon, Lord Business (Will Ferrell). Lord Business is hell-bent on squashing the Master Builders' creativity.

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The movie is for young and old alike, evoking a sense of nostalgia and an adventure comedy through a fan-favorite brick-building game. Fans of A Minecraft Movie can enter another game world and go on an epic journey. Watch out for Batman's appearance!


4) Wreck-It Ralph (2012)

Ralph from Wreck-It Ralph (Image via YouTube/Walt Disney Animation Studios) A still from the movie (Image via YouTube/Warner Bros.)
Ralph from Wreck-It Ralph (Image via YouTube/Walt Disney Animation Studios) A still from the movie (Image via YouTube/Warner Bros.)

Ralph (John C.Reilly) is a larger-than-life arcade game villain, tired of his role as the bad guy. In this action comedy, he goes on a quest to change his reputation and become the hero everyone adores.

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The film has been appreciated by critics and fans alike, as it has received 87% score on Tomatometer with 191 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, resulting in a sequel in 2018. A Minecraft Movie fans will enjoy the blend of heartfelt moments and an action-powered storyline.

Where to watch: Disney+


5) Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)

Sonic the Hedgehog (Image via Paramount Pictures)
Sonic the Hedgehog (Image via Paramount Pictures)

Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) is the popular hedgehog from the video game series of the same name. He lives a quiet life on Earth away from human eyes. But when his accidental electromagnetic pulse causes a city-wide outage, he must work with Sheriff Tom Wachowski (James Marsden) to stop scientist Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) from using his superpowers for evil.

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In this partly animated and mostly real-life action adventure, viewers of A Minecraft Movie can find the same fun-filled ride and banters between lead characters.

Where to watch: Paramount+


6) The Angry Birds Movie (2016)

A still from The Angry Birds Movie  (Image via Sony Pictures)
A still from The Angry Birds Movie (Image via Sony Pictures)

Red (Jason Sudeikis) is a flightless bird with anger management issues. No one believes his suspicions about seemingly harmless pigs, led by King Leonard Mudbeard (Bill Hader). So, it is up to Red and his new friends Chuck (Josh Gad) and Bomb (Danny McBride), to stop them.

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A Minecraft Movie fans will enjoy the chaotic energy this game-to-screen adaptation brings. It meets all categories: goofy entertainment, a comic storyline, amazing animation, and a heartfelt message.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video


7) Detective Pikachu (2019)

A still from Pokemon Detective Pikachu (Image via Warner Bros.)
A still from Pokemon Detective Pikachu (Image via Warner Bros.)

Former Pokémon trainer, Tim Goodman (Justice Smith), embarks on a search for his missing father. In this mission, he finds an unlikely partner in Pikachu (Ryan Reynolds), an animated yellow ball of energy,

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This live-action movie has received mixed reviews from fans of the original Nintendo game, as it has scored 68% on Tomatometer with 317 reviews given on Rotten Tomatoes. A Minecraft Movie fans will enjoy this family adventure and a unique blend of CGI and real life.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video


Fans can also check out movies like the Mortal Kombat series, the Pokémon anime, and more!

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