The blockbuster hit “A Minecraft Movie” will begin streaming on Max starting Friday, June 20, 2025. HBO will also show the film on Saturday, June 21, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The movie has been a huge success since its theatrical release on April 4, 2025. It has earned over $951 million worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing film of the year. The movie also holds the title of second-highest-grossing video game movie of all time, trailing only behind “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
“A Minecraft Movie” features a star-studded cast including Jason Momoa as Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, Jack Black as Steve, Emma Myers as Natalie, Sebastian Hansen as Henry, and Danielle Brooks as Dawn. Jennifer Coolidge also appears as VP Marlene. The film was directed by Jared Hess, known for his work on “Napoleon Dynamite.”
The story follows four misfits who are pulled through a portal into the cubic world of Minecraft. To return home, they team up with an expert crafter named Steve and must protect the world from threats like Piglins and Zombies.
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What made the movie stand out was the fan reaction in theaters. Audiences created an interactive experience similar to “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” with people shouting “Chicken jockey!” when the creature appeared on screen. This participatory viewing became a viral sensation on social media platforms like TikTok.
Max will also release a version of the movie with American Sign Language, performed by Deaf ASL Interpreter Sophia Morales, making the film accessible to a wider audience.
While critics gave the film mixed reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences loved it (88% audience score). The film’s success has already sparked talks about a sequel, with director Jared Hess expressing enthusiasm about returning to the Minecraft world.
“We had so much fun making this movie. There’s so much in the game that we didn’t even touch. I’d love to do the sequel, and it sounds like it’s already being talked about,” Hess told Deadline in April.
With its arrival on streaming platforms, “A Minecraft Movie” is set to reach an even bigger audience at home, continuing its remarkable success story.
