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The newA Minecraft Movietrailer is out and fans cannot stop dissing on it. The film which stars Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Emma Myers among others, received flack for its CGI. Many have criticized the VFX, calling it outdated, and have spoken out against the design of the film.
However, one of the biggest criticisms the teaser received was Jack Black’s appearance as Steve. Many pointed out that he looked nothing like the beloved character and that they just asked him to put on a blue shirt and be himself. Black, however, has previously claimed to have extensively prepared himself for the role by playing the game for months.
Jack Black Opens Up About His Intense Preparation ForA Minecraft Movie
The Jason Momoa-starrerA Minecraft Movierecently received its first teaser. Directed by Jared Hess ofNapolean Dynamitefame, the film is based on the popular video game of the same name and has an ensemble cast ofJack Black, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Kate McKinnon, and Jemaine Clement among others.
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The teaser shows four humans pulled into the Overworld where they have to master the workings of the world and go on a magical quest. Joining them is Black’s Steve, a fan-favorite character who has often been regarded as the mascot ofMinecraft. Black’s appearance in the teaser was widely criticized.
However, Black had previously stated while promotingKung Fu Panda 4that he was preparing extensively forA Minecraft Movieby playing the game for months. He said toIGN,
An actor prepares, so, I have literally been exclusive to Minecraft for the last month and a half. All Minecraft, all the time. I’m in a little movie called Minecraft – I don’t want to brag, but it’s kind of a big deal. Just Stevin’ it up in the Minecraft universe.
The actor had also referred to his intense preparation for the role in an interview withGamesRadar+, joking that he would be appreciated by the Academy for his research.
Fans Hate Jack Black’s Version Of Steve InA Minecraft Movie
Video game adaptations are always a hit or a miss, with TV adaptations likeFalloutandThe Last of Usonly recently making waves for their faithfulness to the source material. However, other game-based films such asAngry Birdshave not met with the same acclaim. Now,A Minecraft Moviemight just receive the same fate.
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Apart from the lackluster VFX and mixing live-action with animation, fans seem to also have a huge issue with Jack Black’s Steve. The beloved character is a mascot for the game and is extremely popular. However, many fans seem to feel that he was just given a note to wear a blue shirt and be himself.
My boy just put a blue shirt onpic.twitter.com/k7Jhwyx85Z
I’m crying they deadass just said “Here, just wear this blue shirt”😭😭
That man is NOT Steve💀💀💀pic.twitter.com/FvZKgxzAii
I am sick of Jack Black being in everything
so jack black playing jack black
While Jack Black has spoken about his extensive training for the role, many still feel like he has not done much to transform into Steve. The actor has also mentioned that he used to play when his kids used to play the game just to understand their ‘language’. However, he recently got back to it to prepare for the role (via IGN).
A Minecraft Movieopens in cinemas on August 03, 2025.
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
