A Minecraft Movie
Four misfits, one cubic wonderland
Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination and must master this world while protecting it from a dangerous threat.
Directed by Jared Hess · Family · Comedy · Fantasy · 101 min · 2025
Trailer
Director
Jared Hess
Writer
Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Neil Widener, Gavin James, Chris Galletta
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary
Release
April 4, 2025
Runtime
101 min
Genres
Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Box office
$424.1 million worldwide
Full Plot
Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home they'll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected expert craf...
Cast & Characters
Marlene, the vice principal of Chuglass High School who has a history of accidentally driving her 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee into others
Jennifer CoolidgeDid You Know?
A Minecraft Movie is based on the best-selling video game of all time, with over 300 million copies sold.
Source: Mojang / Warner Bros. press materials · verified 2026-07-29
The film's box office ($424.1M) narrowly edged out Lilo & Stitch despite a much weaker critical reception.
Source: Forbes box office coverage · verified 2026-07-29
A Minecraft Movie grossed $424.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
A Minecraft Movie holds a 5.6/10 on IMDb (153,774 votes) and a 45/100 on Metacritic — the weakest critical reception among 2025's top-10 grossers, though it still performed strongly commercially, driven by the game's massive built-in fanbase.
“Chaotic energy that will delight kids and exhaust adults.” — Screen Rant “Momoa and Black commit fully, even when the script doesn't.” — EW
This is the starkest critic-vs-commerce gap in the 2025 top 10: a 45 Metacritic score against $424M worldwide shows video-game IP can drive blockbuster turnout almost independent of review quality.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedA Minecraft Movie is the clearest case in 2025's top 10 of built-in IP fandom overriding critical consensus — a 45 Metacritic score didn't stop it from grossing over $424M.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Minecraft Movie's IMDb rating?+
A Minecraft Movie has a 5.6/10 rating on IMDb from 153,774 votes.
What is A Minecraft Movie's Metacritic score?+
A Minecraft Movie has a Metascore of 45/100 on Metacritic.
Is A Minecraft Movie good? What are critics saying?+
A Minecraft Movie holds a 5.6/10 on IMDb (153,774 votes) and a 45/100 on Metacritic — the weakest critical reception among 2025's top-10 grossers, though it still performed strongly commercially, driven by the game's massive built-in fanbase.
How long is A Minecraft Movie?+
A Minecraft Movie has a runtime of 101 min.
Who directed A Minecraft Movie?+
A Minecraft Movie was directed by Jared Hess.
Where can I watch A Minecraft Movie?+
A Minecraft Movie is available to stream, rent, or buy on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, JioHotstar.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to the movie "A Minecraft Movie" is overwhelmingly positive, with many viewers praising its clever and well-crafted story. Some reviewers also enjoyed the film's humor, characters, and musical references. However, not all reviews were glowing, with some critics expressing disappointment and negative opinions about the movie's script and production choices.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Alright, buckle up, because I just saw a movie that completely blew my mind! Seriously, I'm still buzzing. From the very first scene, I was absolutely hooked, and it didn't let go until the credits rolled. The story? Oh my gosh, the story! It was so clever and well-crafted. It ha…
tmdb98094809 · 10/10Who doesn’t like a white woolly llama? Well that’s probably the highlight of this derivative CGI-fest that finds a quartet of geeks and gamers dragged through a magical portal to a world ruled by the evil “Malgosha”. Now she wants to use this glowing cube to escape from her dark…
CinemaSerf · 6/10Who doesn’t like a white woolly llama? Well that’s probably the highlight of this derivative CGI-fest that finds a quartet of geeks and gamers dragged through a magical portal to a world ruled by the evil “Malgosha”. Now she wants to use this glowing cube to escape from her dark…
CinemaSerf · 6/10Chickey Jockey is so fun to watch. I love it so much
⸻ I was really disappointed by the movie and I was even more surprised that Jack Black agreed to take on such a role It just didn’t fit him at all and it honestly brought down his image in my eyes. The script was weak and the story was not good either. Overall I think it was a po…
I am Enderman! (I love that line in the movie)
**As a child, i yearned for the mines**, and this movie encapsulates this energy perfectly. Back on my little farm, my **chickens** would have to **jog** **Key** West, Florida every day! And that's why I could **the never** go in the mines. But now, this movie has come to cushion…
microTato · 6/10<em>'A Minecraft Movie'</em> is, eh, a great time? I'm genuinely taken aback by how much I actually enjoyed this one. All 101 minutes are extremely stupid and silly, but they lean into it so much that I happily managed to look past it. It entertained me, what can I say? I did pla…
r96sk · 9/10## **A Minecraft Movie (2025) Review: A Surprisingly Solid, Unabashedly Fun Adventure - 8/10** Going into a video game adaptation as iconic and abstract as *Minecraft* with zero prior knowledge is a unique experience. Stripped of any expectations about lore or mechanics, *A Minec…
misubisu · 8/10i just watched the mind craft movie i really enjoyed it the actor's were really good 👍 well done. it was amazing the way they did the theme
johnrose40 · 9/10
From the trailer's comments
*“As a child I yearned for the mines”* This is giving me some Industrial Revolution vibes.
@mryoutu4446 · 59910 likesI'm so glad they at least used that classic C418 music
@BlockFacts · 104443 likesIt’s April but not this April :(
@attackerax7731 · 616 likesYup, references: "As a child, I yearned for the mines" There has to be a "creeper? Oh man" somewhere in the movie
@CaptainCat101 · 24183 likes“As a child I yearned for the mines” -19th century child labor industrialist: “Music to my ears!”
@envy0mental358 · 6208 likesSeptember: "I... AM STEVE 🔥🔥🗣🗣" October: "THIS!!!!!!!!!!! is a crafting table." November: "as a child i yearned for the mines" April: " C H I C K E N J O C K E Y " edit: i said mom im famous as a joke i dont actually care about yt 😭😭🙏🙏
@Otisdub · 43182 likesThe children yearn for the mines, it all makes sense now
@xtrapnation · 101201 likesthis was the CLOSEST we got to world peace
@clearbandofficial · 244 likes
