Filming for the highly anticipated Minecraft movie has officially concluded, as confirmed by a new behind-the-scenes snapshot shared by Jason Momoa. Directed by Jared Hess, the film serves as an adaptation of the beloved video game franchise.
Joining Momoa in the cast are Jack Black, Emma Myers, Jennifer Coolidge, Kate McKinnon, and Jemaine Clement. Production seemingly began earlier this year, building excitement for the movie’s slated release in 2025.
With the film’s premiere drawing nearer, Momoa took to Instagram to announce the wrap-up of filming. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting adaptation!
Will The Minecraft Movie Repeat Super Mario Bros. Movie’s Success?
While video game adaptations historically struggled to find critical or commercial success in the 2000s and mid-2010s, recent years have seen a notable shift in this trend. The Super Mario Bros. Movie, produced by Illumination, stands out as the most prominent success story, boasting a staggering $1.36 billion box office gross despite mixed critical reviews.
A key distinction between The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Minecraft lies in their animation styles: the former is animated, while the latter opts for live-action. The animated format likely contributed to The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s success, attracting families with young children to theaters.
However, Minecraft still holds potential for success given its widespread popularity as a video game. If the live-action adaptation faithfully and compellingly captures the essence of the game, it could resonate strongly with audiences, establishing its own path to success.
What’s more, Black has become something of a star with younger audiences. The actor played Bowser as part of the cast of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and his song from the film, “Peaches,” actually went on to be a major hit outside the movie. Black’s starring role in the movie could end up being a considerable draw in itself. It seems unlikely that Minecraft will top The Super Mario Bros. Movie at the box office, but it does seem poised to be a hit.
Source: Jason Momoa
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