Minecraft (film)

## Film Chronology

***Minecraft*** is a 2016 Australian animated superhero film produced by Benjamin Knowles & Freddie Goodwin and released by Mob Productions. The film is written by Wilma Zimmerman from a story by Benjamin Knowles, Homer Gutierrez & Myla Salazar and is directed by Freddie Goodwin. The film is the first film in the Mob Cinematic Universe. It follows Steve Stonecutter and Alex Stonecutter as they face off against a powerful Witch who wants to rule the place known as Diamond Hill Village.

Development for *Minecraft* began in 2012 with Mob Productions placing Freddie Goodwin in charge of the project, scheduled for a 2015 release, but was pushed back to 2016. Goodwin hired multiple writers to ensure the project has the best writing possible. The film was first announced in June 2013 and was confirmed to be releasing on June 18, 2016.

*Minecraft* premiered worldwide on June 18, 2016, and was released to the Mob Productions YouTube channel on June 10, 2017, the year following. The film recieved positive reviews from critics, with praise for its animation, humor, writing, and musical score. The film made $1.62 billion in its time in cinemas. *Minecraft* was followed by sequel films *Minecraft: Block* *Wars* (2019) and *Minecraft: The End Wars* (2023).

## Plot

Steve Stonecutter, a bold adventurer, awakens in the uncharted terrains of a sprawling Minecraft world. He swiftly realizes he's the appointed guardian of this realm. His journey leads him through diverse landscapes, during which he befriends a wolf, Jerry. As night descends, danger looms with the spawning of hostile mobs. Caught off-guard, Steve receives a shotgun from an enigmatic entity to combat the threat. However, a Skeleton's arrow strikes him, causing excruciating pain and making him drop and break the gun.

Undeterred, Steve improvises with a snowball and an egg, holding off the Skeleton until he acquires a Diamond Sword, turning the tide of the battle. Despite his valiant efforts, the relentless wave of Zombies overwhelms him. Post-battle, while seeking water, Steve notices his eyes eerily glowing white, plunging him into confusion.

Dramatically, the sky darkens, and a menacing black cloud heralds the arrival of Entity 303, wielding an enchanted Iron Sword and displaying white eyes. A fierce confrontation ensues, with Steve narrowly escaping into a forest. Tragically, Jerry is harmed during the skirmish, prompting Steve to re-engage Entity 303, who teleports away after a surprise attack, but not before Jerry succumbs to his injuries.

Grieving, Steve conducts a somber funeral for Jerry. Meanwhile, in a sinister underworld cave tainted by The End dimension, Entity 303, Null, and Warewolf convene. A dramatic moment sees Entity 303 shatter a mysterious cube, revealing Herobrine at its core. Herobrine departs through a portal to the Hypixel main lobby, turning it into a base for nefarious activities.

Back in the Minecraft world, Derp, a new ally, seeks Steve's help to thwart the chaos unleashed in Hypixel. Steve, driven by a sense of duty, joins forces with Derp. In Hypixel, they encounter Alex Stonecutter, Steve's long-lost friend. The duo pledges to defeat Herobrine and liberate Steve from his dark influence.

A climactic battle ensues with Entity 303, Null, and Warewolf in Hypixel, culminating in Alex using her ice-based powers to vanquish Entity 303. The crew works together to defeat Herobrine's minions. However, Steve discovers his reflection with white glowing eyes, mirroring Herobrine.

An epic showdown between Steve, now possessed by Herobrine, and Alex unfolds, spilling into the Nether. Amidst a massive war, Derp unites a formidable force against Herobrine's clones. Derp's quest to eradicate Herobrine leads him to The Angel of Death, a spectral entity conjured by Herobrine. In a dramatic turn, Derp sacrifices himself to save Steve from a fatal attack by The Angel of Death.

Herobrine attempts to corrupt Alex, but Steve, with a miraculous enderpearl trick-shot, saves her, and together they banish Herobrine. However, they realize Herobrine's essence remains, indicating a potential return.

In the aftermath, Steve and Alex honor Derp's sacrifice, with Steve assuring Alex they'll be prepared for any future threats. In a mysterious mid-credits scene, Derp's body vanishes in a radiant glow, suggesting an unresolved mystery.

## Cast

* Grant Gustin as Steve Stonecutter
* Amy Poehler as Alex Stonecutter
* Scott Menville Derp
* Max Huang as Jackstar
* Unknown as Jerry
* Manu Bennett as Herobrine
* Matt Doherty as Entity 303
* To-be-announced actor as Warewolf
* To-be-announced actor as The Angel of Death (vision)

## Production

In 2011, Mojang made a deal with Mob Productions to allow rights