A Minecraft Movie arrives in theaters this weekend, but the first reactions to the video game movie have arrived online. Directed by Jared Hess, the film focuses on four strangers who are transported to the strange but whimsical Overworld and have to find their way home.

The vast world of Minecraft is coming to the big screen, but the first social media reactions to Jared Hess' live-action movie are mixed.

Here are the five reasons why you should watch A Minecraft Movie based on the early social media reactions. Jack Black and Jason Momoa's comedic performances have been getting a lot of praise in the early reactions and are called some of the major highlights of the film.

With A Minecraft Movie set to arrive in theaters soon, fan anticipation has reached a fever pitch. Based on the beloved sandbox video game by Mojang Studios, the film has sparked c

Ten years ago, the idea of a movie based on Minecraft, starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, would have sounded like a setup for a joke about the current state of video game films. In 2025, though, it's not only reality but the right choice for the franchise's expansion to the big screen.

Where were you when the first trailer for A Minecraft Movie dropped online? As we find ourselves just a couple of days from the latest of video game adaptations hitting theaters, Jack Black has reflected on the negative reaction the movie was greeted with when its first look was revealed.

A Minecraft Movie, directed by Jared Hess, is an American fantasy adventure comedy film based on the 2011 video game Minecraft by Mojang Studios. The movie is written by Allison Schroeder, Bowman, and Palmer. The movie opened in theaters this Friday!

A Minecraft Movie is praised as "stupidly hilarious" in strong first reactions ahead of film's release on April 4.

A Minecraft Movie is expected to earn between $53 million and $63 million at the box office in North America on its opening weekend.