From Chicken Jockeys to the Water Bucket Clutch, the newest trailer for Warner Bros., Legendary, and Mojang’s A Minecraft Movie is packed with Easter Eggs that should give fans a better idea as to how the revolutionary sandbox game has been adapted for the big screen.
The two-and-a-half-minute trailer, released today, doesn’t waste a second, bombarding viewers with references to the classic video game it’s based on from the very first frame. It comes with more story details, too, including a trip to the Nether and a first look at Jennifer Coolidge’s long-awaited first contact with a Villager.
Pandas spawn a baby panda after finding some bamboo, Jack Black’s Steve saves the day with a last-minute water bucket, Emma Myers’ Natalie crafts a lore-accurate Diamond Sword – it truly has it all. We can even see how the ragtag team leading A Minecraft Movie will adapt to its world of Piglins and Pillagers by utilizing tools like Redstone switches and an army of Iron Golems. It’s more than a simple treasure chest of Easter Eggs, though, as the trailer teases a film that director Jared Hess has crafted to be action-packed.
As Ghasts hurl fireballs at unsuspecting Villagers, this latest A Minecraft Movie trailer finally takes the time to properly introduce its main villain: a Piglin ruler known as Malgosha. It’s not quite the Herobrine reveal many were hoping for, but Malgosha does at least bring more star power to the Overworld thanks to voicework from Moana and Marvel veteran Rachel House.
A Minecraft Movie spawns into theaters April 4, 2025. It will no doubt attract audiences regardless of if they’re fans of Minecraft in general, but Mojang has revealed a special bonus for fans of the game who catch the film during its theatrical run. For a limited time, players who purchase tickets through Fandango will be granted access to an exclusive in-game jetpack for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. You can see an image of the add-on below.
For more on A Minecraft Movie, you can see its September 2024 trailer here and its November 2024 trailer here. You can also check out a recently revealed Lego set that may give us some insight into which mobs will be featured in the film.
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