Today it reaches the cinemas in Latin America A Minecraft moviethe first real action adaptation of the best -selling video game of all time. The production, which has the collaboration of Legendary Pictures and Mojang Studios, will be directed by Jared HESSknown for films such as “Napoleon Dynamite” and “Nacho Libre”. The cast includes renowned figures as Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Coolidge and Sebastian Hansen.
The plot follows a group of misfits that, after being transported to Overworld, a cubic world full of imagination, they must learn to survive and protect this universe from threats such as piglins and zombies. As detailed Warner Bros., the character of Jack BlackSteve, will be an expert in Minecraft who will lead the group in this epic adventure.
In statements collected by Warner Bros., Jack Black He shared that he accepted Steve’s role after consulting with his children, who are great video game fans. “My boys were playing it, and I wanted to speak their language,” said the actor, who He dedicated more than 100 hours to play Minecraft while preparing for filming. Black also stressed that he investigated survival strategies in the Overworld watching videos on YouTube.
Black’s enthusiasm for the project reflects the cultural impact of Minecraft, A video game that has sold more than 235 million copies since its launch in 2009. According to the actor, this film is one of the most anticipated productions in which he has participated, and hopes that it will be a success for the fans of the game and the general public.
Since its debut, Minecraft has established itself as a cultural phenomenon thanks to its focus on creativity, exploration and survival. According to Warner Bros., the open design of the game allows players to build from simple houses to entire cities, promoting a global community that collaborates in shared worlds. In addition, their educational applications have been used to teach coding, architecture and problem solving.
The impact of the game is also reflected in its popularity on platforms such as YouTube, where gameplay videos have accumulated millions of visits. Actors like Emma Myers and Sebastian Hansenwho are also part of the cast, shared how Minecraft influenced their lives. Myers, who plays Natalie, recalled having played the edition of pocket with friends since the age of ten, while Hansen, who gives life to Henry, stressed that the game helped him develop his creativity during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The transition from video games to the big screen has not always been simple. According to Warner Bros., although some adaptations have failed at the box office, recent successes such as “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”, “Sonic” and “Five Night At Freddy’s” have shown the potential of the genre. These films have raised millionaire figures, such as the more than 146 million dollars obtained by “Super Mario Bros.” in its premiere weekend in 2023.
In this context, Jared HESS expressed his enthusiasm to direct A Minecraft moviehighlighting that the game has been an important part of his family life. “This Minecraft world is a perfect setting for an epic adventure film”said the director, who also pointed out that the lack of a fixed narrative in the game allowed great creative freedom to develop the story.
For TUFI FRANS OLAFSONcreative director of Minecraft and producer of the film, the game is not only an entertainment tool, but also a way of creating shared memories. Olafsson remembered how A whole weekend playing Minecraft with his son, an experience he described as a special connection moment.
“This game unites people and gives meaning to things,” said Olafsson, who also stressed that the film seeks to capture that spirit of union and creativity that defines Minecraft.
The film has a first level technical team. Among them, the BAFTA Nominated Photography Director stands out Enrique ChediakOscar’s winning production designer Grant Major and the visual effects supervisor Dan Lemmonalso awarded an academy award. In addition, music will be in charge of Mark Mothersbaughknown for his work in “Thor: Ragnarok” and Lego’s films.
The script was developed by a team of writers that includes Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Neil Widener, Gavin James and Chris Gallettabased on an original story of Allison Schoede. Production is led by Roy Lee, Jon Berg, Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Jason Momoa, Jill Messick, TUFI FRANS OLAFSON and Vu Buiwhile Todd Hallowell and Jon Spaihts They appear as executive producers.
With a prominent cast, a top -level technical team and a story that promises to be faithful to the spirit of the video game, A Minecraft movie It is emerging as one of the most anticipated premieres of 2025.
