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Forbes
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘A Minecraft Movie' Was Almost A Lot Better Without Jack Black, Originally
Minecraft A Minecraft Movie has made over $300 million already, making it the highest-grossing opening for a video game movie ever, and it's well on its way to a billion dollars and spawning a whole franchise. The movie, as an actual movie, is not particularly good. Some would say it's quite bad. Some would say it's the worst movie they've seen in years. But the power of the IP and the devotion of young fans to its memes have made it a huge hit. However, the movie could have been a lot better with one change. As it turns out, Matt Berry was originally supposed to play Steve, Jack Black's character and the main figure from the game. That's according to a Puck newsletter that says Berry was going to have the part before scheduling conflicts as a result of the strikes stopped that from happening. Berry was instead relegated to a (very funny) cameo at the end of the film, voicing the Villager, the character involved in a romance in the real world with Jennifer Coolidge. I'm told that in early test screenings, he also did the opening narration for the film. What We Do in the Shadows Would the movie have been better? Almost certainly. There are few actors more hilarious than Matt Berry, star of What We Do in the Shadows, where this news has already had people quoting Minecraft in his voice ('chicken jockeeeehhyy!'). I have little doubt he would have been funnier than Jack Black. However, it's almost certain he would have been less bankable. Whether you like or dislike the somewhat overexposed Jack Black at this stage in his career, he's generally great for the box office. Before Minecraft exploded with all this revenue, he also voiced Bowser in the Super Mario Bros. movie, the other enormous game adaptation (he was also in Borderlands, but we don't talk about Borderlands). Black's voicework also extends to the profitable Kung Fu Panda series where he's the lead there. Another huge role is alongside The Rock, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan in the successful Jumanji series. As much as I like Matt Berry, and think Minecraft would have been a better movie with him leading it, it's hard to argue that Black isn't the bigger star, and that likely helped the film's prospects. Jack Black will return as Steve in an inevitable sequel that doesn't really even have to be debated. It's happening. You don't find this kind of success without immediately starting to develop a second (or third) film. Maybe Berry can return in a bigger role next time, so he's at least further involved somehow. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Bluesky Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Forbes
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Does ‘A Minecraft Movie' Have A Post-Credits Scene? Here's Why You Should Stay Seated
A Minecraft Movie A Minecraft Movie finally arrived in theaters on April 4. If you're planning to watch the star-studded adventure film based on the beloved video game series, you may be wondering whether it includes a mid- or end-credits scene that hints at a possible sequel. Inspired by the popular sandbox video game, A Minecraft Movie follows four misfits—Henry (Sebastian Eugene-Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers), former gaming champ Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison (Jason Momoa), and Dawn (Danielle Brooks)—who are suddenly pulled into the cubic world of Minecraft. To get back home, they must embark on a magical adventure with expert crafter, Steve (Jack Black), and battle zombies, pigs, and endermen. 'A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination," according to the synopsis. 'To get back home, they'll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve.' The movie is projected to earn between $70 million and $80 million in its opening weekend, with some estimates reaching as high as $90 million, according to Variety. A Minecraft Movie has already brought in $10.55 million from Thursday previews, marking a strong box office debut for Warner Bros. and a much-needed win following disappointing performances from The Alto Knights and Mickey 17. Keep reading to find out if A Minecraft Movie includes a mid- or post-credits scene that you should stick around for. From left: Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Sebastian Hansen in 'A Minecraft Movie.' Yes, A Minecraft Movie includes both a mid-credits and a post-credits scene. In fact, there are two bonus scenes for viewers to enjoy after the main story wraps up. The first scene appears shortly after the credits begin and ties into a recurring gag from the film. The second plays at the very end, so it's worth staying through the entire credits to see it. Warning: Spoilers ahead for the end of A Minecraft Movie. A Minecraft Movie The first mid-credits scene picks up the unexpected love story between Chuglas' school vice principal, Marlene (Jennifer Coolidge), and her new Villager boyfriend. While Nitwit had previously only spoken in Villager grunts, the scene reveals he's learned to speak human, and he uses his new skill to confess his love. Their love has "transcended the barriers of conventional speech,' he says, explaining that he can now speak human, and Marlene has learned to understand Villager. Nitwit then proposes, and Marlene says yes! Meanwhile, in the end-credits scene, Steve returns to the real world and visits the house he abandoned. The new owner welcomes him inside, and though her face is never shown, she introduces herself as Alex—making her second default Minecraft player skin to appear in the film. Her arrival means she'll likely have a role to play in a potential A Minecraft Movie sequel, along with the mysterious chest tucked away in her attic. A Minecraft Movie is playing in theaters. Watch the official trailer below.
