A Minecraft Movie Is Getting Marvel-Level Reactions From Audiences Who Love The 48% RT Score Movie

A Minecraft Movie has 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 game Minecraft, 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 to A Minecraft Movie, and the consensus seems to be that the movie has made for a fun theatrical experience. Many users shared the Marvel-level reactions the movie and its Easter Eggs received during screenings, in the style of Avengers: Endgame. Check out a few of the reactions, below:

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@DumbsYT posted that it was a 2/10 movie with a 10/10 theatrical experience.

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@partinacs posted “Come on guys, let’s MINECRAFT!

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@ShangGuanAfun posted some fan art of the movie’s characters with the caption “He’s a legend.

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@GenePark posted 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.

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@thekinocorner described A Minecraft Movie as the wildest theater experience of their life.

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@artwithinpod shared that the reactions to the movie suggest everyone has been craving an Endgame-level event movie.

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@GoldenGamre claimed the entire theater repeated the line “I am Steve” before erupting, then they proceeded to slate the quality of the movie.

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@Schaffrillas stated that the entire theater clapped every time Black name dropped a Minecraft item that was in the trailer.

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@Sir_Dammed posted a GIF of a kid dancing as a reaction to Black saying “chicken jockey.”

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@juncruiter posted 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

These reactions seem to mirror the movie’s box office, suggesting that A Minecraft Movie is 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 reason A Minecraft Movie has gotten such mixed reviews.

Avengers: Endgame was a unique movie experience for so many, and A Minecraft Movie could 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 mirror Avengers: Endgame, and A Minecraft Movie could 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.

Our Take On A Minecraft Movie’s Fan Reactions

Audience Response Is Likely To Continue

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: Endgame was a unique movie experience for so many, and A Minecraft Movie could replicate this but for a younger audience. A Minecraft Movie 2 could be set to follow if the film is the success it is expected to be, and this might prompt similar fan responses.

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