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April 3, 2025

An Adult Happy Meal? Why McDonald’s Minecraft Meal Hits Different In 2025

In 2025, McDonald's introduced the Minecraft Movie Meal, targeting adults who enjoy the game and collector culture. The meal includes a choice of a Big Mac Meal or a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets Meal, medium fries, and a drink, along with unique add-ons: a limited-edition Nether Flame BBQ Sauce, one of six collectible toys reimagined in Minecraft form, and a digital unlock code for exclusive Minecraft skins and a McDonaldland Add-On Pack. This offering reflects a shift towards catering to adults seeking nostalgic and intentional experiences, as food prices rise and Gen Z emerges as a significant consumer group. The meal aligns with drop culture, featuring limited availability and resale potential, similar to previous successful campaigns like the Adult Happy Meal.

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April 2, 2025

I Tried McDonald’s ‘Minecraft’ Happy Meal—Here’s What To Know Before Ordering

The best-selling video game of all time, A Minecraft Movie, is set to debut in theaters on April 4, featuring Jack Black. McDonald’s has launched a limited-time promotion in celebration of the film, offering exclusive collectibles and in-game perks. One of the standout items is the Nether Flame Sauce, which has a flavor profile of crushed red pepper, flaming cayenne, garlic, and sweetness. The sauce is described as medium on the heat scale and is reminiscent of vinegar-based hot sauces, pairing well with McNuggets.

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April 1, 2025

The Last of Us Part II Remastered Coming to PC On April 3, 2025

“The Last of Us Part II Remastered” will be released on PC on April 3, 2025, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. This marks the first time Windows users can access the game, which previously received over 300 Game of the Year awards on PlayStation. The remastered edition includes enhancements such as improved graphics, performance, and new content, including a roguelike mode called “No Return.” Pre-orders are currently available. The PC version will support customizable graphics settings, ultrawide monitor support, and full DualSense controller features. New playable characters Bill and Marlene will be introduced in the “No Return” mode, alongside a Guitar Free Play mode and restored cut content. The game will require a minimum of an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300x processor and 16GB RAM.

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April 1, 2025

‘Minecraft’ movie-themed meals, collectibles coming to a McDonald’s near you. What to know

McDonald's will launch "Collector's Meals," also known as adult Happy Meals, on April 1, coinciding with the release of “A Minecraft Movie.” The meals will include options for adults and children, featuring a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, fries, a drink, and a collectible item. A limited-edition condiment, Nether Flame Sauce, will accompany the Chicken McNuggets meal. The Happy Meal will include a choice of a Hamburger or Chicken McNuggets, fries, apple slices, a drink, and one of 12 film-inspired figurines, along with a scannable code for an exclusive digital game. Customers will receive one of 12 Block World toys or six exclusive collectibles, each with a matching card and a redeemable code for the Minecraft Marketplace. Additionally, purchasing a meal through the McDonald's app will provide a code for the McDonald’s Add-On pack in Minecraft.

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March 27, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ TNT popcorn bucket revealed

Odeon Cinemas has launched an exclusive TNT popcorn bucket and a collector's cup featuring seven character toppers to celebrate the upcoming A Minecraft Movie, set to release in April. The character toppers include Creeper, Enderman, Sheep, Skeleton, Wolf, Zombie, and Baby zombie riding a chicken. The Hungry Mob Collectors Combo will be available in selected cinemas from next week while stocks last. Vue Cinemas is also offering themed merchandise, including two popcorn bucket designs and the same collectible cups starting April 4. The film stars Jack Black as Steve and features a quest in the Overworld, with a soundtrack that includes Black's original song, “I Feel Alive,” released on March 20.

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March 26, 2025

Is McDonald’s holding out on ‘Minecraft’ Happy Meals? See the items the US may not get

A McDonald's location in Brooklyn now requires patrons under 20 to present ID or be accompanied by a parent. McDonald's is launching a new Happy Meal in collaboration with "A Minecraft Movie" on April 1, ahead of the film's release on April 4. This collaboration will introduce new desserts in Canada, the UK, and Singapore, including an apple cake McFlurry in the UK, an apple shake in Canada, and a cotton candy McFlurry, sundae, and ice cream cone in Singapore. The 'Minecraft' meal will feature a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets with medium fries and a drink, served with a new Nether Flame Sauce. The themed meal includes twelve Block World toys or six exclusive collectibles that unlock unique skins in the Minecraft Marketplace. Customers can purchase Happy Meal toys separately, and Happy Meals typically include a choice of hamburger, cheeseburger, or McNuggets, fries, apple slices, and a drink. The price of a Happy Meal varies by location. Ohio has 613 McDonald's restaurants, ranking fifth in the nation.

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March 25, 2025

McDonald’s launching Minecraft adult Happy Meal and ‘exclusive collectible’ toys

McDonald's will introduce its first "adult Happy Meal" in collaboration with Minecraft, launching "A Minecraft Movie Meal" in the UK and Ireland on March 26. The meal includes a Big Mac or a choice of nine McNuggets or four Veggie Dippers, a side, and a drink, along with one of six collectible toys featuring McDonald’s characters in Minecraft style. New menu items will include the Apple Cake McFlurry and a limited-edition Nether Flame sauce. The Minecraft movie, directed by Jared Hess, is set to release on April 4.

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March 25, 2025

McDonald’s ‘Minecraft’ meals with coveted toys will come out April 1

McDonald’s is launching two limited-time meal offerings in collaboration with the upcoming release of “A Minecraft Movie.” The Minecraft Movie Happy Meal for children will include one of twelve collectible toys based on characters from the film and video game. The Minecraft Movie Meal for adults will feature six iconic McDonald’s characters reimagined in a Minecraft style, including Grimace, along with collectible carts. Each meal will offer a choice of a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, medium fries, and a drink, with a limited-time dip called Nether Flame Sauce. Both meals will be available starting April 1, ahead of the film's premiere on April 4.

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March 25, 2025

McDonald’s Drops Limited-Edition Minecraft Meals and Nether Flame Sauce

McDonald’s and Minecraft have collaborated to offer a limited-edition partnership featuring two meal options: “A Minecraft Movie” Meal for adults and a Happy Meal for children. The Happy Meal includes one of twelve collectible toys based on Blockhead or Block World characters, while the adult meal features six collectibles inspired by McDonald's characters, such as the Grimace Egg and Big Mac Crystal. Each meal comes with a matching card and a scannable code for an in-game Skin, along with an additional code for an exclusive McDonald’s pack in Minecraft. The meals include medium fries, a drink, and a choice of a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets. The Chicken McNuggets meal features the exclusive Nether Flame Sauce. The meals will launch on April 1, ahead of the movie's debut on April 4.

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March 22, 2025

Why McDonald’s Minecraft Movie Meal Is A Generational Block Party

McDonald’s Happy Meals have evolved into cultural artifacts, reflecting the interests of different eras, such as Beanie Babies in the '90s, Star Wars collectibles in the 2000s, and Pokémon trading cards in 2025. The introduction of the Minecraft Movie Meal highlights McDonald’s engagement with a cultural phenomenon that resonates with Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha. Food and gaming have become intertwined, with 56% of Gen Alpha spending weekends gaming, making it a key avenue for social interaction. Minecraft incorporates food as a vital gameplay component, emphasizing its role in community experiences. McDonald’s has successfully leveraged nostalgia and pop culture collaborations, with the Minecraft Movie Meal fostering intergenerational bonding similar to the Pokémon Happy Meal. This meal signifies the ongoing evolution of food, play, and nostalgia, reflecting the convergence of digital and physical play in contemporary culture.