A Minecraft Movie, starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, a former Aquaman star, has released a behind-the-scenes video of the film's production. Mojang Studios, the game's developer, has also announced a partnership with Merlin Entertainments.Cooperation, and plans to build two theme parks designed based on "Minecraft".
"Minecraft" was first launched in November 2011, and Microsoft acquired Mojang Studios for US$11 billion in 2014. In February of that year, it was decided to adapt "Minecraft" into a movie, which was produced by Legendary Pictures, Mojang Studios and Vertigo Entertainment respectively, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film is currently scheduled to be released globally on April 25, 2, US time.
This time, a behind-the-scenes video of the film's production process was released, sharing the thoughts of the actors and staff when they participated in the filming. It also explained that the production team hopes to vividly depict the classic moments of players' adventures in the "Minecraft" game.
In addition, Mojang Studios has also confirmed that it will cooperate with Merlin Entertainments to build two theme parks designed based on "Minecraft". One will be located in the United States and the other will be located in the United Kingdom. They are expected to open to the public between 2026 and 2027, and will use "Adventures Made Real" as the main theme of the park design.
Merlin Entertainment also stated that it plans to bring the "Minecraft" theme park experience to more regions around the world in the future. It also revealed that players' adventures in the theme park will unlock exclusive game content, thereby extending their experience in "Minecraft".
Merlin Entertainments is currently the world's second largest theme park builder after Disney. It has previously built Legoland, as well as Alton Towers Resort, Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures in the UK, as well as Gardaland in Italy and Hyde Park Resort in Germany.
