"A Minecraft Movie": Warner releases first trailer
Warner has released a first trailer for its "Minecraft" film. The reactions in the community have been devastating.
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Colorful sheep, flat laughs and Jason Momoa in a pink leather jacket: Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for its "Minecraft" film, which is due to be released in cinemas on April 4, 2025. It also features Piglins, Ghasts and blocky landscapes, while the Beatles sing "Magical Mystery Tour" in the background.
Warner has translated the iconic blocky graphic style of the original video game into film format using a lot of CGI. Characters and environments show blocky approaches, but look somewhat more realistic than in the video game. The film is directed by Jared Hess. In addition to Jason Momoa and Danielle Brooks, the cast also includes Jack Black, who plays the "Minecraft" title character Steve.
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Initial reactions from fans have been devastating: Both in the YouTube comments under the trailer and in the community subreddit, there is a mixture of disappointment and resigned indifference. "Hollywood corporate garbage that we all know will get bad reviews but will still make billions at the box office," writes one user on Reddit.
In the YouTube comments and on social media, there are also repeated references to "Minecraft Story Mode", an adventure game series developed by Telltalte. It previously had the reputation of being the worst format in the "Minecraft" universe – Many fans are now assuming that the "Minecraft" film could replace the Story Mode in this respect.
Another 'Borderlands' flop?
There are also unflattering comparisons with the recently released 'Borderlands' film, which flopped with critics, fans and at the box office. None of this necessarily means that "A Minecraft Movie", as Warner is officially calling the film, will flop in a similar way. But it is fair to say that the first impression among fans has been badly messed up.
More and more video game formats are being produced as films or series to make the brands better known. Examples such as Amazon's "Fallout" series or "The Last of Us" on HBO have shown that high-quality adaptations can not only be successful for sure, but can also boost the popularity of video games.
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Microsoft is trying to do it twice with "Minecraft": in addition to the movie, a Netflix series about the best-selling video game of all time is currently in production.
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