A Minecraft Moviehas been an indisputable success, making over $300 million globally in its first week alone.
A huge part of this can be put down to just how successful the originalgamewas.
10The YouTuber Cameos
This community helped make Minecraft as popular as it is.
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A big portion ofMinecrafts success came from the success of streamers and YouTubers who played the game.
Watching people playMinecraftwas just as common as physically playing it, withover one trillion views on YouTubecontent alone.
Instead, some of the most recognizableMinecraftYouTubers can be seen behind Momoa when he is at the storage auction.
The malevolent Ender Dragon sets out on a path of destruction, prompting a young girl and her group of unlikely adventurers to set out to save the Overworld.
Watching people playMinecraftwas just as common as physically playing it… ## 9The Crafting Mechanics
We could still use a guide for this!
One of the biggest learning curves inMinecraftis crafting, although now there are countless guides online.
Aplayer has seemingly infinite possibilitiesin the way they can combine objects together to make and discover new objects.
This is all done through a crafting table, which consists of an iconic 3 x 3 square grid.
8The Opening Screen
The movie loads just like the game.
Audiences knew they were in for a treat withA Minecraft Moviefrom the opening scene alone.
…It immediately transports the viewer to that nostalgic feeling of opening upMinecraft… ## 7The References to Other ‘Minecraft’ Characters
Perhaps we’ll see them in a sequel.
…It presents an opportunity for her to be a character in subsequent movies.
The character is not officially canon, butan urban legend who is known for destroying other players' worlds.
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Although this reference has beendebunked by Mojangs creative director, it is still a spooky coincidence.
6A Surprise Appearance From ‘Minecraft’s Creator
Good to see you, Jens Bergensten!
One of the creators ofMinecraft, Jens Bergensten, has a cameo in the movie… ## 5The Water Bucket Hack
This hack came in clutch for the plot.
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Minecraftis full of fun hacks and tips.
4The Different Outfits on the Villagers
The attention to detail here is quite impressive.
For example, farmers wear straw hats and cartographers will wear a monocle.
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3The Iconic Mobs
Don’t look now, it’s Chicken Jockey!
If you ask someone to think ofMinecraft,the first thing that likely comes to find is a Creeper.
These explosive, green creatures have almost become a symbol for the game.
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These explosive, green creatures have almost become a symbol for the game.
2The In-Game Locations
Oh, the place you’ll go!
Bringing so many in-game locations to life was one of the biggest challenges forA Minecraft Movie.
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However, the ones that did hold the grandeur that is expected of them.
Seeing the fiery hell-like landscape of the Nether transform into the serene Overworld is immersive for long-term fans.
Yet, it is theinclusion of the elusive Woodland Mansionthat is the most impressive.
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1Steve’s Stash
Simply put, it’s a treasure trove of Easter eggs.
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