A Minecraft Moviehas been receiving excited,Marvel-level reactions from its audiences, even amid the movie’s mixed reviews and poor Rotten Tomatoes score. Adapted from the hit Mojang Studios gameMinecraft, the movie is directed by Jared Hess.A Minecraft Movie’s cast is headed up by Jack Black and Jason Momoa, with Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Jermaine Clement, and Jennifer Coolidge. The film has enjoyed a successful opening weekend to date, with the movie’s three-day take estimated at $145 million, making it one of the biggest hits of the year.
Audiences have taken to X/Twitter to share their reactions and responses toA Minecraft Movie, and the consensus seems to be that the movie has made for a fun theatrical experience. Many users shared theMarvel-level reactions the movie and its Easter Eggs received during screenings, in the style ofAvengers: Endgame. Check out a few of the reactions, below:
@DumbsYTposted that it was a 2/10 movie with a 10/10 theatrical experience.
@partinacsposted “Come on guys, let’s MINECRAFT!”
@ShangGuanAfunposted some fan art of the movie’s characters with the caption “He’s a legend.”
@GeneParkposted an excerpt and retweet from other users, talking about the movie being a wild theatrical experience, mentioning that the movie included Black’s Steve yelling terms from the game, to the delight of the young audience, and confirming the experience.
@thekinocornerdescribedA Minecraft Movieas the wildest theater experience of their life.
@artwithinpodshared that the reactions to the movie suggest everyone has been craving anEndgame-level event movie.
@GoldenGamreclaimed the entire theater repeated the line “I am Steve” before erupting, then they proceeded to slate the quality of the movie.
@Schaffrillasstated that the entire theater clapped every time Black name dropped aMinecraftitem that was in the trailer.
@Sir_Dammedposted a GIF of a kid dancing as a reaction to Black saying “chicken jockey.”
@juncruiterposted a list of things their theater applauded for during the movie.
What This Means For A Minecraft Movie
For All Its Flaws, This Is A Film That Understands Its Audience
Steve (Jack Black) looking at an item in his hand in A Minecraft Movie
These reactions seem to mirror the movie’s box office, suggesting thatA Minecraft Movieis a film that understands its audience and looks to cater to them. An open-world game doesn’t have a definitive storyline, as players make their own stories, and this means that the movie adaptation doesn’t have a specific story to follow. Instead, it works as an experience that seeks to hit certain points that will appeal to fans of the game, and this is likely the reasonA Minecraft Moviehas gotten such mixed reviews.
Avengers: Endgamewas a unique movie experience for so many, andA Minecraft Moviecould replicate this but for a younger audience.
While the film is not being well-received by critics, and most adults will likely find it too banal to enjoy, children will no doubt find the movie fun and engaging, and these reactions support this idea. It has been a while since Hollywood had a blockbuster movie event to mirrorAvengers: Endgame, andA Minecraft Moviecould become a cultural zeitgeist moment for theatergoers under the age of 12. This is a movie that is set to make a lot of money, regardless of the critical mauling it may have taken.
Audience Response Is Likely To Continue
Image via Warner Bros. Pictures
The fan reactions show that this is a family-friendly experience catering to kids and young families and functioning as a pre-summer blockbuster. This vein is likely to continue for the movie’s run, and there is a good chance the film will become one of Hollywood’s most successful movies of 2025.Avengers: Endgamewas a unique movie experience for so many, andA Minecraft Moviecould replicate this but for a younger audience.A Minecraft Movie 2could be set to followif the film is the success it is expected to be, and this might prompt similar fan responses.
A Minecraft Movie
Cast
A Minecraft Movie follows four misfits transported into the Overworld, a cubic world of creativity. To return home, they must navigate its challenges while on a magical quest with experienced crafter Steve, learning to master the intricate environment of this imaginative realm.
