Minecraft: The Movie

Minecraft: The Movie is an upcoming live-action Swedish-American film based on the video game Minecraft. It is currently being directed by from a screenplay by Chris Bowman and and is currently slated to be released on April 4, 2025 by .
== Plot ==
A teenage girl and her unlikely group of adventurers must save their beautiful, blocky Overworld after the malevolent Ender Dragon sets out on a path of destruction.THE MINECRAFT MOVIE IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER – Minecraft.net, April 16, 2019 (archived)
== Cast ==
* Jack Black as Steve
* Jason Momoa 
* Emma Myers 
* Danielle Brooks as Dawn
* Sebastian Eugene Hansen as Henry
* Jennifer Coolidge
* Kate McKinnon 
* Jemaine Clement 
== Production ==
=== Development ===
On February 27, 2014, Notch posted on Twitter that Mojang Studios' partnership with Warner Bros. about a Minecraft film was being "leaked", saying that he wanted to be the one to leak it out. That same day, it was reported that and were added as producers.Video Game Sensation ‘Minecraft’ Coming To The Big Screen As Warner Bros Acquires Rights; ‘Lego’s’ Roy Lee And Jill Messick Producing - Deadline Hollywood; February 27, 2014
On October 8, 2014, Vu Bui stated that the movie was in "its early days of development", saying that it was a "large-budget production" and that it was planned to release within three to four years.Minecraft movie will be 'large-budget' but unlikely to arrive before 2017 – The Guardian; October 9, 2014 Later that same month, it was reported that would direct the film,Shawn Levy Boards ‘Minecraft’ Movie – Deadline Hollywood; October 16, 2014 but soon left the project along with and Michele Mulroney, who were serving as writers, due to creative differences and scheduling conflicts. It was reported that Levy and the Mulroney's vision for the film didn't mesh well with what Mojang was looking for.Shawn Levy Leaves Warner Bros.’ ‘Minecraft’ Film (EXCLUSIVE) – Variety; December 9, 2014 Levy would later state in an interview that he envisioned a Minecraft film as an adventure movie with a Goonies flair.
On July 21, 2015, Vu Bui announced that would serve as the director of the film.We’ve chosen a director for the Minecraft movie! – Mojang Studios, July 21, 2015 (archived)
On June 27, 2016, Mojang Studios announced the title and release date for Minecraft: The Movie by showing the front cover of the script and publicly announcing a release date of May 24, 2019.The Minecraft movie has a release date! – Mojang Studios, June 27, 2016 (archived)
On October 13, 2016, it was reported that would be writing the script alongside McElhenney.‘Wonder Woman’ Scribe Jason Fuchs to Write Latest Draft of ‘Minecraft’ (EXCLUSIVE) – Variety; October 13, 2016
On February 7, 2018, producer committed suicide at age 50, making Minecraft: The Movie the last movie she worked on.Peter Sollett to Direct Warner Bros.’ ‘Minecraft’ Movie (EXCLUSIVE) – Variety; January 11, 2019
On August 3, 2018, it was reported that Rob McElhenney and Jason Fuchs were replaced by writing duo . The film was taken off the release schedule as a result of the replacement.‘Minecraft’ Movie Delayed: Rob McElhenney Out as Director, Nee Brothers Tapped to Write (Exclusive) – The Wrap; August 3, 2018 McElhenney would later state that his vision of the film was budgeted at $150 million, and that studios in Vancouver were booked for filming, but it "slowly died on the vine" when studio head Greg Silverman was replaced by , who had a different vision for the film.How Rob McElhenney's $150 Million Minecraft Movie Fell Apart After 2.5 Years Of Work - GameSpot; February 23, 2020
On January 3, 2019, it was reported that has been appointed for the film's visual effects.Minecraft: The Movie after Significant Delays Finds its Visual Effects Supervisor – Miami Morning Star; January 5, 2019 Later that same month, it was reported that would write and direct the film, with Jon Berg being added as a producer, and being added as an executive producer, along with information about the plot revolving around the Ender Dragon destroying the Overworld. This information would be confirmed the following April in a blog post made on the Minecraft website, announcing that the film would be released on March 4, 2022.
On June 24, 2019, it was reported that would be writing the latest script for the film.'Frozen 2' Writer Allison Schroeder Tackling 'Minecraft' Movie (Exclusive) - The Hollywood Reporter, June 24, 2019
On April 18, 2022, it was reported that would direct the film, along with Chris Bowman and writing the latest script. Lydia Winters and were also added as producers, while was also added as an executive producer.Jason Momoa Reportedly In Talks to Join Minecraft Movie - The Direct; April 18, 2022Jason Momoa In Early Talks To Star In ‘Minecraft’; Jared Hess Directing Video Game Adaptation For Warner Bros. – Deadline Hollywood; April 18, 2022
On April 5, 2023, it was reported that the film is now slated to release on April 4, 2025.‘Aquaman 2’ Shifts Release Date Five Days Earlier, Warner Bros Dates ‘The Wise Guys’, ‘Minecraft’ – Deadline Hollywood; April 5, 2023
On May 23, 2023, it was reported that Jason Momoa and Torfi Frans Olafsson were added as producers.Matt Berry In Talks To Join Jason Momoa In Warner Bros’ ‘Minecraft’ – Deadline Hollywood; May 23, 2023
=== Casting ===
In November 2016, it was reported that was in talks to star in the film,Steve Carell in Talks to Join ‘Minecraft’ Movie at Warner Bros. (EXCLUSIVE) – Variety; November 15, 2016 but left the project due to scheduling conflicts.Peter Sollett to Direct Warner Bros.’ ‘Minecraft’ Movie (EXCLUSIVE) – Variety; January 11, 2019
In April 2022, it was reported that is in talks to star in the film.
In May 2023, it was reported that is in talks to star in the film.
On November 30, 2023, Danielle Brooks and Sebastian Eugene Hansen were cast in the movie.
=== Filming ===
In June 2023, it was reported that filming was slated to begin in August in New Zealand, however it has since been delayed due to the (which ended on November 9th, 2023) it was also originally going to be filmed in spring 2024, but the filming is pushed up earlier to December 2023.
== Release ==
The film is being distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and is currently slated to release on April 4, 2025. It was originally scheduled to be released on May 24, 2019, but was then taken off the release schedule in August 2018 due to the aforementioned replacement of McElhenney and Fuchs. In April 2019, it was announced that the film would be released on March 4, 2022, but it was again taken off the release schedule in October 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with taking its place.'The Batman' Delays Release to 2022 as Warner Bros. Shuffles Calendar – The Hollywood Reporter; October 5, 2020
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