Minecraft: The Movie
| Minecraft: The Movie | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Peter Sollett |
| Produced by | Roy Lee Jill Messick |
| Screenplay by | Allison Schroeder |
| Story by | Allison Schroeder Peter Sollett |
| Based on | Minecraft by Markus Persson |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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Minecraft: The Movie is an upcoming American film directed by Peter Sollett and written by Allison Schroeder, based on the video game of the same name.
Plot
A teenage girl and her unlikely group of adventurers must save the Overworld after the Ender Dragon sets out on a path of destruction.
Production
On February 27, 2014, Notch posted on Twitter that Mojang Studios' partnership with Warner Bros. about a Minecraft film was being "leaked", saying that he wanted to be the one to leak it out. That same day, it was reported that Roy Lee and Jill Messick were added as producers.
On October 8, 2014, Vu Bui stated that the movie was in "its early days of development", saying that it was a "large-budget production" and that it was planned to release within three to four years. Later that same month, it was reported that Shawn Levy would direct the film, but soon left the project along with Kieran and Michele Mulroney, who were serving as writers, due to creative differences and scheduling conflicts. It was reported that Levy and the Mulroney’s vision for the film didn't mesh well with what Mojang was looking for. Levy would later state in an interview that he envisioned a Minecraft film as an adventure movie with a Goonies flair.
On July 21, 2015, Vu Bui announced that Rob McElhenney would serve as the director of the film.
On June 27, 2016, Mojang Studios announced the title and release date for Minecraft: The Movie by showing the front cover of the script and publicly announcing a release date of May 24, 2019.
On October 13, 2016, it was reported that Jason Fuchs would be writing the script alongside McElhenney.
On February 7, 2018, producer Jill Messick committed suicide at age 50, making Minecraft: The Movie the last movie she worked on.
On August 3, 2018, it was reported that Rob McElhenney and Jason Fuchs were replaced by writing duo Aaron and Adam Nee. The film was taken off the release schedule as a result of the replacement. McElhenney would later state that his vision of the film was budgeted at $150 million, and that studios in Vancouver were booked for filming, but it "slowly died on the vine" when studio head Greg Silverman was replaced by Toby Emmerich, who had a different vision for the film.
On January 3, 2019, it was reported that Jim Berney has been appointed for the film's visual effects. Later that same month, it was reported that Peter Sollett would write and direct the film, with Jon Berg being added as a producer, and Jon Spaihts being added as an executive producer, along with information about the plot revolving around the Ender Dragon destroying the Overworld. This information would be confirmed the following April in a blog post made on the Minecraft website, announcing that the film would be released on March 4, 2022.
On June 24, 2019, it was reported that Allison Schroeder would be writing the latest script for the film.
On April 18, 2022, it was reported that Jared Hess would direct the film, along with Chris Bowman and Hubbel Palmer writing the latest script. Lydia Winters and Mary Parent were also added as producers, while Cale Boyter was also added as an executive producer.
On April 5, 2023, it was reported that the film is now slated to release on April 4, 2025.
On May 23, 2023, it was reported that Jason Momoa and Torfi Frans Olafsson were added as producers.
Release
Minecraft: The Movie is currently scheduled for an April 4, 2025 release by Warner Bros. Pictures.[1] Previously it was scheduled for a May 24, 2019 release, but Warner Bros. later moved the film to March 4, 2022.[2] It is set to be released in IMAX.[3] On October 6, 2020, Warner Bros. removed the film from the release schedule to avoid direct competition with The Batman.[4]
References
- ↑ Umberto Gonzalez; Tony Maglio (August 3, 2018). "'Minecraft' Movie Delayed: Rob McElhenney Out as Director, Nee Brothers Tapped to Write (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- ↑ "THE MINECRAFT MOVIE IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER". Minecraft.net. 2019-04-16. Archived from the original on 2019-04-16. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ↑ "IMAX and Warner Bros. Extend Deal to Include 12 More Films". ComingSoon.net. October 19, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
- ↑ Pamela McClintock; Aaron Couch (October 5, 2020). "'The Batman' Delays Release to 2022 as Warner Bros. Shuffles Calendar". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
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