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May 15, 2025

An NFL team just used Minecraft to announce its 2025-26 football schedule, because why not?

The LA Chargers have presented their 2025-26 NFL season schedule through a YouTube video created in the video game Minecraft. The video features vibrant displays of NFL teams, showcasing their iconic uniforms and individual player numbers, with each week represented by a themed adventure reflecting the team's identity.

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May 8, 2025

Minecraft details raft of new licensees across accessories, footwear, gaming gear and more

Minecraft has announced new partnerships in various sectors, including accessories, footwear, and gaming gear, as part of its licensing initiatives. Hanna Willis, Head of Consumer Products for Minecraft, expressed enthusiasm about the brand's global licensing program and the diverse new partners. The partnerships are expected to introduce new products appealing to both fans and newcomers, leveraging the expertise of different companies while capturing the essence of the game.

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May 7, 2025

Jack Black’s ‘Minecraft’ Smash Gives The Actor A Career-Best High

Jack Black's song "Steve’s Lava Chicken," featured in the film A Minecraft Movie, has gained significant popularity, reaching the top 10 on multiple music charts in the United Kingdom. It has achieved No. 8 on the Official Singles Downloads chart, No. 9 on both the Official Singles Sales and Official Singles charts, and No. 10 on the Official Streaming chart. This marks Jack Black's first entry into the top 10 across all four rankings, despite previous attempts with other songs.

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April 29, 2025

Minecraft Movie Gets Sing-along ‘Block Party Edition’ Screenings

Warner Bros. is launching Block Party Edition screenings for A Minecraft Movie starting May 2, allowing audiences to interact by singing along and shouting lines, similar to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Despite mixed reviews, the film has grossed 6 million, performing well in a declining box office environment. However, the interactive screenings have led to challenges, including unruly crowds and incidents requiring police intervention. Despite these issues, the film's success has positively impacted cinema operators, particularly in a year where other films have struggled.

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April 24, 2025

Ubisoft is keeping its promise to add an offline mode to The Crew 2, and testing begins next week

Ubisoft has decided to discontinue The Crew, leading to significant backlash against always-online gaming, resulting in a class action lawsuit, new legislation in California, and a disclaimer on Steam. In response, Ubisoft pledged to avoid similar actions for The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest. Seven months later, the company announced development of an offline mode is underway, with a playtest starting on April 30. Positive feedback has been received for the offline initiative, and players are now requesting similar functionality for other titles. Ubisoft plans to roll out the offline mode for The Crew 2 by the end of 2025, with The Crew Motorfest to follow later.

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April 18, 2025

10 hidden easter eggs in A Minecraft Movie – The Times of India

A Minecraft Movie has grossed 6.8 million domestically and is expected to be the first film of 2025 to surpass the 0 million mark. The film opens with a recreation of Minecraft's iconic loading screen. It features Steve's village with items like an Ender Pearl and Crafting Table, which serve as nods for fans. In Natalie’s kitchen, there is a tater tot pizza and a wrestling match reminiscent of Nacho Libre. The film includes a crossover with Minecraft Legends during the final boss fight. A Swift Golem, crafted with boots, is introduced as a fast-moving character. Mojang developers Jens "Jeb" Bergensten and Torfi Frans Olafsson make cameos. YouTubers DanTDM, Aphmau, Mumbo Jumbo, and LDShadowLady appear in a storage auction scene. A crowned pig with Technoblade's skin pays tribute to him. Enchanted bows are fired by skeleton mobs during an ambush on the first night. The film features villagers with professions, including a librarian.

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April 17, 2025

Review: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is not just for miners

The film "A Minecraft Movie" features a cast including Jack Black as Steve, Jason Momoa as Garrett, and Jennifer Coolidge as Vice Principal Marlene. The plot follows tween Henry and his sister Natalie as they move to Chuglass, Idaho, where they encounter a realtor named Dawn and discover a magical cube that transports them into the Overworld. The film includes iconic creatures from the game, such as Villagers, Creepers, and Zombies, as they seek to recover a lost Orb. The audience, primarily young adults familiar with the game since its debut in 2011, showed enthusiasm during the screening, particularly enjoying the humor and nostalgic references. The film blends original lore with new narrative elements and appeals to both dedicated fans and newcomers, emphasizing creativity and positive themes.

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April 4, 2025

A Minecraft Movie (Christian Movie Review)

A Minecraft Movie is a family adventure film that emphasizes creativity and features over 300 million copies sold of the Minecraft video game, making it the best-selling game of all time. The film includes human characters, diverging from the game's core appeal, and takes inspiration from Jumanji. The narrative improves once characters enter The Overworld, with Jason Momoa's performance being entertaining and Jack Black contributing three songs. However, the film lacks significant building moments, which are central to Minecraft's essence. Directed by Jared Hess, it maintains a lighthearted tone with mild profanity and some quasi-sexual humor. The film's central theme is about nurturing individual creativity and its positive impact on the world, with characters seeking to reignite their creative sparks in a vibrant world.

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March 29, 2025

McDonald’s to release special Minecraft meal. What the toys are, when they’ll be available

McDonald's will launch a special meal promotion in conjunction with the release of "A Minecraft Movie" on April 4, 2025. Starting April 1, 2025, customers can order the "Minecraft Movie Meal," which includes a Big Mac, a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets with "Nether Flame" sauce, and a collectible item. A themed Happy Meal will also be available for children. The promotional toys include iconic Minecraft elements like a creeper and sheep, as well as reimagined McDonald's characters in a Minecraft style. Customers must order through the McDonald's app to access these limited-time meals.

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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.