How long has the Minecraft movie been in production?
The first official Minecraft movie is on its way after years of wait. It has some big names, such as Jack Black playing Steve and Jason Momoa as Garret, a new character. Fans of the game have been asking Mojang Studios for a movie based on the blocky world for years, and the developer was ready for it as well. However, film production is a lengthy process.
This article will look into details about the Minecraft movie and how long it has been in production. If Warner Bros. doesn’t change the release date, it is scheduled to be released in the US on April 4, 2025. This would make the production time of the movie of more than a year. However, the plans of making this film dates back 10 years.
The conception of the Minecraft movie
The idea for the Minecraft movie was conceived all the way back in 2014, which more than a decade before the film's official release date of 2025. It was Markus Persson, famously known as “Notch,” who revealed that Warner Bros. was interested in making a film based on the sandbox title.
Since many key people were involved in the project, including producers and directors, it can be loosely said that the production for the movie began all the way back in 2014. The next year, in 2015, Warner Bros. hired Rob McElhenney as the director.
The very early production started in 2016. Steve Carell was contracted to voice the main character. This film was scheduled for release in April 2019. However, due to scheduling conflicts, the project was put on hold with the director leaving it.
In 2019, the hopes for the movie were reignited as Warner Bros. announced that Peter Sollett would be writing and directing the Minecraft movie. It was then given a new release date: March 4, 2022. However, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the delay of both the filming and release date.
The final version of the Minecraft movie
Finally, in April 2022, Warner Bros announced that Sollett would not be directing the movie. Instead, Jared Hess was hired, and the production began. This is the time when Jason Momoa was planning to star in the live-action film. One year later, the final release date of the movie was confirmed: April 4, 2025.
In January 2024, Jack Black was added to the cast, and filming began. Considering how many times the plans were changed, it's valid to say that A Minecraft Movie has been in production for more than a year. However, the plans for making a film based on the game have been in production for more than 10 years.