Minecraft fans are hoping for Alex's appearance in live-action movie
A Minecraft Movie won't be making its theatrical debut until April 4, 2025, but players are still sharing their hopes for the live-action film. For instance, Reddit user u/Yoyo693 expressed their wish to see the default character Alex appear alongside Steve, who will be portrayed by Jack Black. This sentiment resonated with many fans, given Alex’s significant presence in the game’s media.
u/Yoyo693 makes a valid point, as Alex has been a prominent character in Minecraft’s promotional marketing alongside Steve as one of the original default characters. Some players speculated that Alex’s character might be used as “bait” for a sequel to the film, while others had different theories.
Many players joked that Jens “Jeb” Bergensten, Minecraft’s lead creative designer known for his strawberry blonde ponytail, would appear as Alex as a joke. Some speculated that Kate McKinnon, who has been cast in an undisclosed role, might end up playing Alex. Other fans suggested that the character might not be included at all.
Elsewhere in the comments, many fans still remarked that they wished the movie didn't exist at all or hadn't understood why one was in production in the first place.
Given the polarizing nature of its first trailer and the small clip shared during Minecraft Live 2024, it's clear that many players still aren't sold on the prospect of the film at all.
Whatever the case, until Mojang or Warner Bros. Studios provide additional information on the film, the status of Alex's inclusion in the movie is up in the air.
Could Alex appear in A Minecraft Movie?
There's still a lot we don't know about A Minecraft Movie due to its release date being several months away, but is it possible that Alex could still appear in the film in some capacity? The chance isn't zero, but it remains unclear as to how she would appear and in what capacity, be it as a primary character that has yet to be revealed or as a side character helping the protagonists on their adventures.
The presence of Steve certainly leaves the door open for Alex's arrival, as the two default characters were promoted heavily together for several years in Minecraft media. Sure, Steve may have been the -original- default character dating back to the title's earliest days, but Alex has been part of the game's universe since the Bountiful Update, so there's certainly a possibility that she may appear.
The only way to find out for sure is to wait to see if Mojang or Warner Bros. provide any additional information or even new trailers for the film. If Alex is going to appear substantially in the movie, her appearance in a trailer would make sense. However, it's possible she's being withheld as a character for future installments if a series ends up being greenlit.