A film version of Mojang Studio's Minecraft is starting to come together. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jason Momoa is an action hero, is being thought of as a possible character in a film adaptation of the popular game. Although no contract has yet been signed, the possibility of Momoa's involvement is an encouraging sign of life for a film that has been on Warner Bros’ back burner. According to THR, Warner Bros originally intended to release the film in March 2022. However, delays in production because of the pandemic forced the film to be delayed. MEGA BLOG The film's issues predate Covid-19. The screenwriters and director quit the film in 2014 because of creative differences with Mojang.
The actor from Napoleon Dynamite's Jared Hess has now reportedly signed-on to direct the film, and Dune producers Mary Parent and Roy Lee are also on board. It's not clear what Momoa will do in the film. It's unclear what elements from the 2011 game will be featured in the film or whether fans will be able to see their favorite characters such as Minecraft Steve. The film's storyline, released by Mojang Studios in 2019, is fairly straightforward: "The malevolent Ender Dragon sets out on a path of destruction, which prompts a young girl and her group of adventurers to set out to save the Overworld."
Fans can expect more progress on the film in the future. According to The Ankler, Warner Bros. has a lease for Minecraft rights expires on January 2023. The film's production must begin prior to then.