Minecraft Movie: Hollywood’s Next Big Mistake?
The world has come to this. We’re now getting a Minecraft movie.
It’s a move that prompts one to ask: why do we keep turning video games into movies? This isn’t just about another franchise cashing in on a video game’s fanbase. It’s a deeper issue, reflecting a troubling trend in entertainment.
The first teaser for A Minecraft Movie dropped on today. Unsurprisingly, it’s filled with CGI, flashy visuals, and a star-studded cast. We have Jason Momoa and Jack Black headlining. But strip away the glitter, and you’re left with a philosophical quandary. Why does this keep happening? Why do we keep forcing video games into a cinematic mold when history has shown how often this fails?
It’s not that adapting video games is inherently flawed. Video games are a form of storytelling, after all. But there’s a problem: Minecraft thrives on imagination, sandbox-style creativity, and an open-ended world. None of these things work in a linear movie structure.
