Jack Black’s First Look as Steve in the Minecraft Movie Trailer Has Everyone Screaming, “What a Miscast”

After making an indelible comment in the gaming industry, Minecraft is all set to take the big screen by storm with its own live-action adaptation. In a preview of what fans can expect, Warner Bros. Pictures recently released its first trailer, which teases the plot and characters.

Jack Black’s Steve has been in the spotlight since the trailer dropped, but for good reason. Fans are now voicing their opinions on Black’s casting.

Jack Black’s Steve in Minecraft Trailer Left Fans Disappointed

It’s been ten years since a Minecraft film adaptation was first announced and it is finally becoming a reality. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, the upcoming film, A Minecraft Moviehas already released a first trailer, which starts with a group of people.

The group seems confused about entering the virtual world and exploring the environment. They encounter familiar animals from the game, such as sheep and wolves, and are confronted with all sorts of dangers that occur all over the world.

As the trailer progressed, the group encountered a series of elements typical of Minecraft, ending with Jack Black’s appearance revealing himself as Steve. While it seems like Black’s humor and energy have been incorporated into his character, this creative concept did not win the hearts of the audience.

In a Discussing Film’s X post, several fans weighed in on Black’s casting as Steve. While entertaining, his performance doesn’t seem to meet fan standards.

View the tweets here.

That’s not Steve. That’s Jack Black in a blue shirt.

— Napoleon Bonaparte Appreciator (@NapoleonBonabot) September 4, 2024

That’s not Steve 😭 they just rolled him out of the cave he was sleeping in and stuck a camera in his face

— Sunday Scout Savea (@Sundayscout28) September 4, 2024

Literally the worst choice ever for Steve

— Kyle Acosta ✝️🐎 (@Weightgainclyde) September 4, 2024

Overall, the trailer somehow captured the adventurous spirit of the gaming universe, combined with an all-star ensemble cast that could contribute significantly to its popularity. However, the Kung Fu Panda 4 The voice actor’s portrayal has cast doubt on his overall performance.

Jack Black has done his homework for Minecraft

His performance in the upcoming project is still a bit of a wait, despite fans believing he was miscast for the role. While not many details about the show have been revealed, the actor has been doing his best to prepare for a virtual adventure.

Speaking to IGN, the actor revealed that he decided to play the iconic game for hours on end to gain a deep understanding of the project.

I’ve literally been exclusive to Minecraft for the past month and a half. Always Minecraft. I’m in a little movie called Minecraft. I don’t want to brag, but it’s kind of a big deal.

He continued:

So I studied hard and I learned and I got really into building houses and digging tunnels. Now I’m back at it – it’s pretty cool.”

Besides the famous actor, the Aquarius Actor Jason Momoa also stars as Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison.

While the other cast consists of The White Lotus actor Jennifer Coolidge, Wednesday star Emma Myers, The color purple actress Danielle Brooks, and Just grace including child actor Sebastian Eugene Hansen.

Check out the new trailer here.

A Minecraft Movie is scheduled for release in U.S. theaters on April 4, 2025.