The ‘Minecraft’ Movie.

A Minecraft movie, one of the most influential and successful games of the early 21st century, has garnered numerous awards and sold over 300 million copies since its 2011 debut. It was inevitable that Hollywood would eventually produce a feature film based on the iconic 3D sandbox game, now set to be released as A Minecraft Movie. While some may be wary of another video game adaptation, the film boasts notable stars like Jason Momoa and Jack Black. The first teaser, with its strikingly colorful visuals and clever game references, promises to excite fans.

Shortly after Minecraft's release, Mojang Studios started receiving offers from Hollywood producers for a TV series based on the game. However, the company chose to hold out for "the right idea." In 2014, a fan film was crowd-sourced, but game creator Markus "Notch" Persson did not authorize it, as he was already negotiating with Warner Bros. for an official film adaptation. This led to a protracted and complex development process, with various directors and writers joining and leaving the project over time.