It’s official. “A Minecraft Movie” came out on Apr. 4th and has popped up everywhere on social media for its quirky and funny content. Theaters all across the United States such as Cinemark and Regal Cinema are seeing massive audiences coming to watch this film since its release.
The very first trailers for “A Minecraft Movie” came out on Sep. 4th, 2024 and later in November. The trailers themselves put the Minecraft community on edge, as people were debating on whether or not this movie would be good.
I watched the film at the Cinemark in Oyster City Center the day after its release. I was very excited to get my hands on some merchandise. Cinemark had a lot of items such as a TNT popcorn bucket, a creeper and pink sheep blanket, a chicken jockey cup and much more. I was able to get the last pink sheep blanket they had in stock, as all the other merchandise was sold out. Despite that being the second day of showing, the merch has quickly sold out. However, Cinemark still has kid snack meals that come with a Minecraft collectors cup. Not only do theaters have merchandise in store, but McDonalds has also come out with adult meals that feature McDonald themed Minecraft items that you can collect.
Overall, the film was very stupid, but at the same time was a cinematic masterpiece. Jack Black and Jason Mamoa carried the entire film with their quirky personalities and funny remarks. Other characters such as Emma Myers, Jennifer Coolidge, Sebastian Eugene Hansen and Danielle Brooks also made appearances in the movie. The movie was very engaging and had a lot of references that only true Minecrafters would understand. One of Jack Black’s famous lines within the movie was, “First we mine, then we craft. Let’s Minecraft.” Other notable phrases in the movie include, “Flint and Steel” and ‘Chicken Jockey.” Lastly, the film featured a very notable tribute to YouTuber Technoblade who passed from cancer in 2022. Sebastian Eugene Hansen, who plays Henry in the film, saw a pig walking around with a crown on its head. He proceeds to say, “Is he some kind of king?” Jack Black, who plays Steve, then says, “No, he is a legend.” This scene had many viewers emotional, as Technoblade was a popular YouTuber that many people grew up with. The animation style of the movie was absolutely stunning, as the entire world of Minecraft was depicted perfectly.
This movie has certainly gained attention in the entertainment industry and for good reason too. This movie brought to life a game that the majority of people have played when they were younger. While many people enjoyed the movie, some individuals took it too far as they would scream the movie’s references in the theater or jump on each other’s shoulders during the chicken jockey scene. Movie theaters also looked like a disaster after the film was over. Overall, “A Minecraft Movie” has been receiving a lot of attention as many share their experiences with the film on social media and in person with others.
So far, it is unclear whether or not there will be a second movie released that will continue the story. For now, let’s see where this movie goes.
