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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

Jack Black, Jason Momoa, ‘Minecraft Movie’ co-stars talk bringing video game to the big screen – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

The "A Minecraft Movie" features a cast including Jack Black as Steve and Jason Momoa. The film was shot in New Zealand, with the cast enjoying the scenery and exploring locations like Hobbiton. Black and Momoa share a creative chemistry, discussing their appreciation for nature sounds and creating a unique instrument called the "Awuba." The film includes humorous concepts like "chicken lava," and it is set to be released this Thursday. Fans can participate in a giveaway for Fandango codes by emailing their name and phone number.

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March 28, 2025

Home Chef’s New Minecraft Meal Kits Will Quell Your Hunger Points Ahead of the Hit Video Game’s First Movie

Home Chef has launched a collection of video game-inspired meal kits related to Minecraft, available for order online until April 18 at 11:59 a.m. CT. The meal kits feature eight options, including BBQ Turkey Meatloaf, Pesto Gnocchi, Beef Shepherd’s Pie, Honey Dijon Steak, Chicken Nuggets, Chicken BLT Sandwiches, Golden Apple Chicken, and Mushroom and Swiss Beef Burgers, starting at .99 per serving. New customers can get the first week of meals for .99 per serving with the purchase of six to eight meals per week and can use the code CRAFTER for a limited-edition Minecraft-inspired bag clip. The upcoming A Minecraft Movie is set to premiere on April 4, projected to open with 0 million in North America, and features a cast including Jack Black and Jason Momoa. Minecraft has sold 300 million copies since its release in 2009 and has inspired a wide range of merchandise.

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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

McDonald’s Announces New Minecraft Promotional Meals

McDonald's will launch a special promotion in celebration of the upcoming Minecraft movie starting April 1. The promotion includes the Minecraft Movie Meal, which features a choice of a Big Mac or a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, medium fries, a drink, and an exclusive Nether Flame Sauce. Additionally, there will be a Minecraft Movie Happy Meal that includes one of twelve collectible figurines or Block World toys and a scannable code for a unique digital game. The Minecraft Movie Meal also has six collectible items inspired by McDonald's characters and Minecraft, each with a card and code for exclusive skins in the Minecraft Marketplace.

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March 21, 2025

McDonald’s is celebrating the Minecraft movie’s release with new Happy Meals, toys, and even a special sauce

A Minecraft Movie is set to debut on April 4, 2025, with promotional efforts by Mojang Studios and Xbox Game Studios. McDonald's will launch A Minecraft Movie Happy Meals in over 100 markets starting April 1, 2025, featuring 12 collectible toys, including six cubes based on in-game blocks and six toys representing Minecraft mobs. Each Happy Meal will include a trading card with an in-game code for a character skin. A new "Nether Flame" dipping sauce will also be introduced. Additionally, McDonald's will offer an A Minecraft Movie Meal for adults, featuring a Big Mac or McNuggets, collectible toys, and possibly an Apple Cake McFlurry. Mojang Studios will release two downloadable content packs: A Minecraft Movie: Add-On and A Minecraft Movie Hero Pack, both available for free. Minecraft Live on March 22 will provide more insights and in-game cosmetics related to the movie.

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March 21, 2025

McDonald’s partners with ‘Minecraft’ for next Happy Meal. See the toys, collectables

McDonald's is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Egg McMuffin by offering discounts and avoiding surcharges amidst rising egg prices. Additionally, starting April 1, McDonald's will launch a Happy Meal collaboration with "Minecraft," featuring a choice of a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, medium fries, and a drink, along with a new dipping sauce called Nether Flame Sauce.

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March 21, 2025

McDonald’s Launching Minecraft Happy Meals, Plus a ‘Nether Hot Sauce’ For Nuggets

As of April 1, McDonald's has launched a themed Happy Meal in collaboration with Minecraft, coinciding with the release of A Minecraft Movie on April 4. The Happy Meal includes 12 film-inspired figurines or Block World toys and a scannable code for an exclusive digital game. For adults, the Minecraft Movie Meal offers a choice between a Big Mac or 10-piece McNuggets, medium fries, and a drink, along with one of six collectible Minecraft items and a redeemable code for the McDonald's Add-On pack in Minecraft. Additionally, McDonald's has introduced a limited-edition McNugget sauce called Nether Flame Sauce, inspired by Minecraft's The Nether dimension.

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March 20, 2025

McDonald’s is releasing a Minecraft-inspired meal – and it’s not for kids

McDonald's has introduced a limited-edition meal inspired by the upcoming release of The Minecraft Movie, featuring a cast that includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Jennifer Coolidge. The meal includes nine chicken nuggets (or veggie dippers), fries, a drink, and a sour Apple Cake McFlurry. Each meal comes with a collectible item, such as a Grimace Egg or Zombie Hamburglar. Additionally, McDonald's is launching a new hot sauce called Nether Flame Sauce, inspired by the game's Nether realm. The promotion includes a themed Happy Meal for younger fans and is currently available only in the UK, launching on March 26.