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May 12, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Comes to Digital this Week, to 4K UHD, Blu-Ray and DVD this June

A Minecraft Movie will be released digitally on May 13, 2025, and will be available for purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on June 24, 2025. The film is a collaboration between Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, featuring a cast that includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Jennifer Coolidge, directed by Jared Hess. It is the first live-action adaptation of the best-selling video game Minecraft and has grossed over 2 million globally, achieving the largest domestic opening for 2025 and becoming the highest-grossing movie based on a video game. The story follows four characters who are transported to the Overworld and must navigate its challenges with the help of an expert crafter. The film's special features include several featurettes showcasing the making of the film and its music.

AppWizard

May 12, 2025

How Late Producer Jill Messick First Saw The Mega Potential Of ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Through The Eyes Of Her Son

A Minecraft Movie has surpassed 0 million at the box office. Jill Messick, a producer, sought film rights from Mojang Studios in 2011 after observing her son Jackson's enthusiasm for the game. She successfully pitched the concept to Mojang's founder, Markus Persson, and later collaborated with CAA to secure the rights. Producer Roy Lee and Warner Bros. also pursued the rights, leading to a partnership with Messick. The deal was finalized in February 2014, and Mojang was sold to Microsoft for .5 billion shortly after. The film's development involved various writers and filmmakers over a decade. Jill Messick passed away in February 2018, and her contributions were honored at the film's premiere on March 30, coinciding with Mother’s Day in the U.K.

AppWizard

May 11, 2025

Xbox is giving away $214 worth of its PC games for just $10, including a Metroidvania banger and the best game from Marvel’s Spider-Man devs

A new Humble Bundle offers a collection of Xbox Game Studios titles valued at approximately £161 for £8. The bundle includes games such as Wasteland 3, As Dusk Falls, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, Broken Age, Battletoads, and Quantum Break. It will be available for 12 days, and each purchase supports Gameheads, an organization that promotes diversity in the tech industry through video game design and development training for youth of color.

AppWizard

May 11, 2025

MechWarrior 5’s beefy story expansion is out, and it has the most videogame title I’ve ever had the pleasure to read

The latest expansion for Piranha Games' mech shooter, MechWarrior 5: Clans, is titled MechWarrior 5: Clans – Ghost Bear: Flash Storm. This expansion introduces eight new pilotable mechs, including four OmniMechs: Night Gyr, Ebon Jaguar, Fire Moth, and Huntsman, as well as four battlemechs: 100-ton Kodiak, 35-ton scout Jenner IIC, 50-ton Hunchback IIC, and 65-ton Rifleman IIC. Players can customize these mechs in an expanded mechlab. The expansion is available for £16.75. PC Gamer contributor Jonathan Bolding previously praised the original MechWarrior 5: Clans for its focused narrative campaign, despite the lack of sandbox play.

AppWizard

May 10, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Arrives On Digital Streaming This Week

A Minecraft Movie is set for digital streaming release on May 13, following its theatrical debut on April 4. The film, directed by Jared Hess and featuring a cast that includes Jason Momoa and Jack Black, has grossed 7.4 million worldwide against a production budget of 0 million. Viewers can purchase the movie for .99 or rent it for .99 for 48 hours on platforms like AppleTV, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video. The digital release includes five bonus featurettes: "Building the World of Minecraft: Block Party," "Creepers, Zombies, and Endermen Oh My!," "Minecraft Movie: Block Beats," "A Minecraft Movie: Pixel Pals," and "Marlene + Nitwit."

AppWizard

May 10, 2025

Box Office Warner Bros. Milestone: ‘Sinners’ Crosses $200 Million, ‘Minecraft’ Digs Up $900 Million Globally

Ryan Coogler's film, Sinners, has surpassed the 0 million threshold at the domestic box office, with a cumulative total of 9.8 million. The film features Michael B. Jordan in a dual role and is set in the Jim Crow South of the early 1930s. Warner Bros. celebrates a double victory as A Minecraft Movie crosses the 0 million mark globally, making it the second-highest grossing video game adaptation of all time, unadjusted for inflation. Minecraft and Sinners are the top two grossing films of the year domestically. Minecraft is the leading Hollywood film of 2025 at the worldwide box office, followed by Captain America: Brave New World with 6 million and Sinners at 9.8 million. Thunderbolts is projected to earn million or more in its second weekend, surpassing the 0 million mark globally. Sinners has resonated well with Black audiences and has also appealed to white and Latino viewers.

AppWizard

May 10, 2025

A MINECRAFT MOVIE Has Just Passes Another Global Box Office Milestone But Will It Reach A Billion?

Warner Bros. Discovery's A Minecraft Movie has earned over 0 million globally and remains in the Top 3 at the box office after six weeks, with a domestic total of 9 million. It generated .9 million on Friday, with projections suggesting a weekend total exceeding million. Experts predict it may not reach billion but would be the second highest-grossing video game adaptation, behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The film features a star-studded cast including Jason Momoa and Jack Black and is directed by Jared Hess. It follows four misfits navigating the Overworld, facing challenges from Piglins and Zombies. The screenplay is a collaborative effort from multiple writers, and the film is produced by a team including Roy Lee and Jason Momoa.

AppWizard

May 9, 2025

“A Minecraft Movie” spawns chaos in theaters

Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X have become crucial in shaping audience interactions with films, transforming word-of-mouth marketing into a global phenomenon that can significantly influence a film's box office performance. Audience reactions on social media can enhance a film's reputation, as seen with "A Minecraft Movie," which thrived on positive buzz despite initial skepticism. Conversely, negative feedback can lead to financial underperformance, as demonstrated by Disney's "Snow White." The in-theater experience has also changed, with audience behavior influenced by social media, leading to varied opinions on the impact of chaos during screenings.

AppWizard

May 8, 2025

A Minecraft Movie Available To Stream At Home Without Chicken Jockey Meme Chaos Starting This Month

A Minecraft Movie will be available for digital purchase on platforms like Amazon Prime and Apple TV starting May 13, with DVD and Blu-ray copies releasing on June 24. The movie features Jack Black and includes additional content such as behind-the-scenes footage. The film's theatrical release saw chaotic audience behavior, including shouting and throwing popcorn, leading to police intervention, which director Jared Hess found amusing.

AppWizard

May 8, 2025

Weirdly, one of our favorite board games works even better in Minecraft

The British YouTube group, The Yogscast, has adapted the social deduction game Blood on the Clocktower within Minecraft, introducing unique characters such as the Wizard, who can transform players into sheep, and the Amnesiac, who must discover their power by finding hidden items in the game world. This adaptation features a collaborative map developed with the Lonely Yogs Discord, including detailed town buildings and houses for players. The community continues to innovate and preserve the essence of the original game through creative adaptations and shared experiences.