Even non-Minecraft players know that the Jason Momoa movie made a terrible mistake

The world of Minecraftknown for his blocky charm and endless creative possibilities, has just hit the big screen with a live-action film teaser from Warner Bros. Pictures.

However, reception has already been dismal, with many fans expressing disappointment and frustration over a key design choice: the decision to make it a live-action film.

MinecraftA game that captured millions of hearts with its unique aesthetics seems to have been misinterpreted in its film adaptation. The teaser, which dropped a few hours ago, has left fans with questions and wondering why the filmmakers didn’t stick to what works best for the franchise—an animated format!

The live-action misstep

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The teaser for “A Minecraft Movie” has caused a wave of negative reactions from fans and non-fans alike. One of the most common complaints is that the live-action format just doesn’t fit the Minecraft universe.

Here’s what one fan had to say about it:

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The comparison to another infamous live-action adaptation is inevitable:

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For those who may not remember: the original Sonic the hedgehog The movie trailer received a lot of criticism for its poor character design, particularly Sonic’s human-like teeth.

However, the filmmakers listened to the feedback and made significant changes before the final release:

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Fans are hoping Warner Bros. will take a similar approach for their upcoming live-action adaptation.

A Tesseract in Minecraft and clothes from… Concord?

Another point of contention is the inclusion of elements that seem out of place in theis universe. Jason Momoa, who stars in the film opposite Jack Black, is seen holding a magical-looking blue cube that bears an uncanny resemblance to the Tesseract from the Marvel Cinematic Universe:

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This comparison is particularly pointed given the recently announced discontinuation of the Sony-backed hero shooter Treaty—which was heavily criticized for its bland character designs and other issues. It seems like poor design choices are a common thread here.

Many fans believe that an animated film would fit the story better. MinecraftWith an animated series already in development at Netflix, it’s clear that the games’ iconic blocky, pixelated aesthetic is better suited to animation:

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The live-action approach, while ambitious, seems to clash with the essence of what makes the franchise so beloved. Fans who grew up with the game feel disappointed and let down by this misstep:

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The blocky background of the Minecraft world looks decent enough, but the addition of real people just doesn’t fit the theme. It’s a design choice that has left many fans wondering why the filmmakers didn’t go with a more traditional animated approach.

What do you think of the film’s teaser? Do you think it could be saved with some significant changes, or should it have been an animated film from the start? Let us know in the comments below!