Warner Bros.' highly anticipated live-actionMinecraftfilm, based on the popular video game series of the same name, is slated to begin filming on Aug 10, 2025, according to a report fromProduction List. This gives the film plenty of wiggle room prior to its scheduled release date of August 14, 2025.
While details remain slim, Production List reports thatMinecraftwill begin filming in New Zealand, though the length of the shoot remains unclear. Also unclear are any of the major plot points of the film, though a logline from Warner Bros. states, “The malevolent Ender Dragon sets out on a path of destruction, prompting a young girl and her group of unlikely adventurers to set out to save the Overworld.” The filmwill starJason Momoain the lead role. The actor is no stranger to Warner Bros., having collaborated with the studio for hisrole as Aquamanin the DC Extended Universe, and he also had a part in Warner Bros.' sci-fi epicDunein 2021. Momoa will be joined inMinecraftbyMatt Berry,known for his work onWhat We Do in the Shadows.Neither of the roles for Momoa or Berry have been revealed yet.
The film will be based on thepopular video game franchisefrom Swedish studio, Mojang, which allows users to build a blocky, three-dimensional world while also crafting items, collaborating with other players, and fending off enemies.Minecraftwill be directed byJared Hess,known for helming the filmsNapoleon DynamiteandNacho Libre.The film, which comes from Vertigo, Legendary, and Mojang, will be produced byRoy LeeandDune’sMary Parent,alongsideJon Berg, Cale Boyter,Mojang’sLydia WintersandVu Bui,and the lateJill Messick.Momoa will also produce via his On the Roam banner. Executive producers includeTodd Hallowell, Kayleen Walters, Brian MendozaandJonathan Spaihts.
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AMinecraftFilm Has Been in the Works for Years
The road to the big screen has been a long one forMinecraft.The wheels began turning in 2014 whenShawn Levywas hiredto direct an adaptation with an aimed 2018 release date. However, Levy eventuallydropped outdue to scheduling conflicts, and was replaced byIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaco-creatorRob McElhenney,withSteve Carellin talks to star.
However, McElhenney would also leave the project amidst reports that the studio’s vision for the film had changed. Yet another director would befound inPeter Sollett,who helmedNick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist.Sollett would also eventually part ways, though, and Warner Bros. would finally tap Hess to direct after a series ofrelease date pushbacksand trouble getting an actor attached to the film. Hess will direct from a script byChris BowmanandHubbel Palmer.
Minecraftis slated to arrive in theaters on July 13, 2025. Check out Collider’s interview with Momoa forDunebelow:
