Minecraft Movie Director Aims to Avoid 'Ugly Sonic' Backlash

Jared Hess, known for Napoleon Dynamite, leads star-studded cast in adaptation of popular game, set for release in April 2025.

Jared Hess, director of the upcoming Minecraft movie, has expressed his determination to avoid an 'Ugly Sonic' situation, referencing the backlash against the initial design of Sonic in the 2020 movie.
The film, which is currently in pre-production, has a star-studded cast including Jack Black and Jason Momoa, with more cast members yet to be announced.
Hess, known for his work on Napoleon Dynamite, is embracing the challenge of adapting the open-ended sandbox game into a 'fun, ridiculous movie'.
The movie is being filmed in New Zealand on large soundstages, with Oscar-winning production designer Grant Major, known for his work on The Lord of the Rings, involved in the project.
The Minecraft movie is set to be released in April 2025.