Minecraft is currently shooting in New Zealand, with Jared Hess serving as the director. Chris Bowman and Hubbel Palmer worked on the script for this project, drawing inspiration from the complex world featured in the original game, but plot details are currently being kept under wraps.

In addition to McKinnon and Clement, the star-studded cast of Minecraft will be led by Jason Momoa (Aquaman), who also serves as one of its executive producers, and it also includes  Emma Myers (Wednesday), Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple), Sebastian Eugene Hansen (Just Mercy), and Jack Black (School of Rock).

SNL star Kate McKinnon most recently starred in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, and she’s currently in the running for a SAG Award with the rest of its cast. She’s also attached to Andrew Stanton’s sci-fi film In the Blink of an Eye.

As for Jemaine Clement, the New Zealand native and the member of the musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, is focusing on his work behind the camera as the creator of the hit FX comedy What We Do in the Shadows, in addition to being attached to James Cameron’s Avatar 3.

Coolidge is fresh off winning her second Emmy for her role in The White Lotus, and he’s already packing her bags and getting ready to fly to New Zealand! She’s the latest star to join this high-profile project, inspired by the best-selling game Minecraft, which sold 300 million copies around the world and still attracts nearly 140 million monthly active players.

In addition to Momoa, Black, and Coolidge, Minecraft will also star Emma Myers (Wednesday), Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple), and Sebastian Eugene Hansen (Just Mercy).

Director Jared Hess recently discussed his approach to adapting this video game and said he’s just trying to avoid an “Ugly Sonic” situation because he doesn’t want to disappoint Minecraft‘s fanbase.

“Trying to adapt something that doesn’t have a story – it’s an open sandbox game… I like the challenge. There’s got to be a fun, ridiculous movie here. And there is,” he told The Salt Lake Tribune.

Minecraft is currently shooting in New Zealand, and it’s expected to be released on April 4, 2025, by Warner Bros.

Jack Black is joining this project in the role of Steve, and he’ll be in pretty good company on the set of Minecraft. The ensemble cast of this project also includes Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Emma Myers (Wednesday), Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple), and Sebastian Eugene Hansen (Just Mercy).

Minecraft draws inspiration from the hit Mojang/Microsoft title, which made history as the bestselling video game of all time, with 300 million copies sold and nearly 140 million monthly active players. Plot details are being kept under wraps, so we still don’t know much about this adaptation.

Jared Hess is directing the pic, but no writers are attached to it. Roy Lee, Jon Berg, Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Momoa, Torfi Frans Olafsson, Vu Bui, and the late Jill Messick are producing, with Todd Hallowell, Kayleen Walters, Brian Mendoza, and Jonathan Spaihts serving as executive producers.

Jack Black most recently voiced the main villain Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and he’ll soon return as Po in Kung Fu Panda 4.

Minecraft is currently shooting in New Zealand, with Jared Hess serving as the director. Chris Bowman and Hubbel Palmer worked on the script for this project, drawing inspiration from the complex world featured in the original game, but plot details are currently being kept under wraps.

In addition to McKinnon and Clement, the star-studded cast of Minecraft will be led by Jason Momoa (Aquaman), who also serves as one of its executive producers, and it also includes  Emma Myers (Wednesday), Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple), Sebastian Eugene Hansen (Just Mercy), and Jack Black (School of Rock).

SNL star Kate McKinnon most recently starred in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, and she’s currently in the running for a SAG Award with the rest of its cast. She’s also attached to Andrew Stanton’s sci-fi film In the Blink of an Eye.

As for Jemaine Clement, the New Zealand native and the member of the musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, is focusing on his work behind the camera as the creator of the hit FX comedy What We Do in the Shadows, in addition to being attached to James Cameron’s Avatar 3.

Coolidge is fresh off winning her second Emmy for her role in The White Lotus, and he’s already packing her bags and getting ready to fly to New Zealand! She’s the latest star to join this high-profile project, inspired by the best-selling game Minecraft, which sold 300 million copies around the world and still attracts nearly 140 million monthly active players.

In addition to Momoa, Black, and Coolidge, Minecraft will also star Emma Myers (Wednesday), Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple), and Sebastian Eugene Hansen (Just Mercy).

Director Jared Hess recently discussed his approach to adapting this video game and said he’s just trying to avoid an “Ugly Sonic” situation because he doesn’t want to disappoint Minecraft‘s fanbase.

“Trying to adapt something that doesn’t have a story – it’s an open sandbox game… I like the challenge. There’s got to be a fun, ridiculous movie here. And there is,” he told The Salt Lake Tribune.

Minecraft is currently shooting in New Zealand, and it’s expected to be released on April 4, 2025, by Warner Bros.

Jack Black is joining this project in the role of Steve, and he’ll be in pretty good company on the set of Minecraft. The ensemble cast of this project also includes Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Emma Myers (Wednesday), Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple), and Sebastian Eugene Hansen (Just Mercy).

Minecraft draws inspiration from the hit Mojang/Microsoft title, which made history as the bestselling video game of all time, with 300 million copies sold and nearly 140 million monthly active players. Plot details are being kept under wraps, so we still don’t know much about this adaptation.

Jared Hess is directing the pic, but no writers are attached to it. Roy Lee, Jon Berg, Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Momoa, Torfi Frans Olafsson, Vu Bui, and the late Jill Messick are producing, with Todd Hallowell, Kayleen Walters, Brian Mendoza, and Jonathan Spaihts serving as executive producers.

Jack Black most recently voiced the main villain Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and he’ll soon return as Po in Kung Fu Panda 4.