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Apr 5, 2025 7:25am PT

'A Minecraft Movie': Unfinished Version Leaks Online in Rare Security
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By Brent Lang

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A MINECRAFT MOVIE, (aka MINECRAFT: THE MOVIE), from left: Emma Myers,
Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Hansen, Jason Momoa, 2025. (c) Warner Bros.
/ Courtesy Everett Collection
Warner Bros.

An unfinished version of "A Minecraft Movie" leaked online in advance
of the video game adaptation's big-screen debut. Screenshots and
footage from the fantasy adventure were being shared widely on social
media platforms this week, and were also available on file sharing
sites. The images and scenes have uncompleted visual effects. Most of
the footage was quickly taken down by the rights holders.

Although pirated footage is a common problem for major film releases,
it's rare to have a working print leak online in this way, raising
questions about how such an early version of the movie was accessed,
stolen and then shared.

The leaks didn't seem to dampen turnout, however. Produced by Warner
Bros. and Legendary Entertainment, "A Minecraft Movie" is shaping up
to be one of the year's biggest hits. The film, which stars Jason
Momoa and Jack Black, is on target to debut to more than $130
million, which should reinvigorate the slumping box office. At this
pace, "A Minecraft Movie" is rivaling the $146.3 million debut of
"The Super Mario Bros. Movie," which set a record for openings of
films based on video games.

"A Minecraft Movie" cost $150 million to produce. The story follows
four misfits who are sucked through a portal into a cubic world.
Officially released in 2011, "Minecraft" has become one of the most
popular video game properties in the world and has spawned several
spinoffs, as well as an endless array of merchandise.

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Spokespeople for Warner Bros. and Legendary did not immediately
comment on the leaks.

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