The Minecraft movie makes an appearance at Minecraft Live with exclusive footage
Weeks ahead of release, Mojang Studios has shared new updates on the live action Minecraft movie, including a new clip.

Considering Minecraft Live is your one-stop shop to learn all about the near future for the Minecraft franchise, it's no wonder that the upcoming live action movie is a part of it.
Yes, 'A Minecraft Movie' made an appearance during the latest Minecraft show, with Mojang Studios offering the latest updates on the movie, including sharing a brand-new, exclusive clip and discussing a live movie event inside the game.
The Minecraft movie officially releases on Apr. 4, 2025, so this final update should tide you over until then.
Brand-new Minecraft movie footage for your eyes only
Mojang Studios shared new footage from the Minecraft movie, giving us another peek at the movie's unique aesthetic and the star cast of Jack Black, Jason Mamoa, and more.
Specifically, this footage shows the crew as they enter a village for the first time, with Steve (played by Jack Black), explaining how this curious world functions.
This comes after the third and final trailer for the Minecraft movie was dropped, which you can also go watch now. The big, bad villain for the movie is revealed in this trailer, so stay away if you prefer to go in as blind as possible.
A live event and other Minecraft movie updates
The live action Minecraft movie stuck around for a little bit longer than the time it took to show the clip, of course, with Mojang dispensing some other details on the movie.
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Surprisingly, that also includes news of a live event for 'A Minecraft Movie' around its release.
Running from Mar. 25 to Apr. 7, players will be able to participate in an in-game live event. The evolving multiplayer event will see players defend Midport Village in three separate mini games. Completing five challenges will reward players the exclusive "Yearn Cape" cosmetic item.
I'm still a little unsure, but excited to see the Minecraft movie anyways
The tumultuous development of the Minecraft movie and the roller coaster of emotions elicited from the three official trailers released so far has left me uncertain.
I want 'A Minecraft Movie' to be amazing, and all the pieces to accomplish that should be there, but the foundational approach of bringing Minecraft into the real world introduces some additional challenges.
It doesn't help that the official merchandise for 'A Minecraft Movie' is objectively cursed, but it's also clear that Mojang Studios and its partners are serious about this movie, including releasing an official tie-in add-on for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.
You'll even be able to get in on the fun at McDonald's, with 'A Minecraft Movie' combos, Happy Meals, and collectibles. Oh, and even a brand-new dipping sauce.
Good or bad, though, I'm still excited to go and actually see the movie when it releases in theaters worldwide on Apr. 4, 2025. I know my daughter is excited to see the movie, too.
Zachary Boddy (They / Them) is a Staff Writer for Windows Central, primarily focused on covering the latest news in tech and gaming, the best Xbox and PC games, and the most interesting Windows and Xbox hardware. They have been gaming and writing for most of their life starting with the original Xbox, and started out as a freelancer for Windows Central and its sister sites in 2019. Now a full-fledged Staff Writer, Zachary has expanded from only writing about all things Minecraft to covering practically everything on which Windows Central is an expert, especially when it comes to Microsoft. You can find Zachary on Twitter @BoddyZachary.
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