1. Jason Momoa Really Loves Minecraft?!

That’s right! Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa, was a huge supporter of the film from the start. He signed on not just to lend his voice (and presence), but also to bring a more adventurous tone to the story. Rumor has it he even played a bit of Minecraft with his kids to “prepare for the role.” Goals, right?

2. It Took Almost 10 Years to Make

Believe it or not, this movie was in development since 2014! Delays, rewrites, changes in directors — you name it. At one point, the movie had a completely different plot. But Mojang was super protective of the Minecraft brand, wanting it done right. And hey, looks like the wait paid off.

3. Entire Scenes Were Built Like Real Minecraft Worlds

Instead of just using traditional 3D modeling, some parts of the movie were literally designed using Minecraft itself, then rendered in super high detail. Yep — some scenes are actual builds from the game, imported into the animation process. Hardcore fans might even recognize certain biomes and builds!

4. Creeper SFX = Mixed with Real Explosions

The sound team went all out. The iconic “ssss-BOOM!” sound of the Creeper? A mix of actual firecracker recordings + a slowed-down leopard growl. Who knew those cute little green guys were so high-maintenance?

5. The Cast Did Motion Capture in Square Suits

To match the Minecraft aesthetic, actors wore blocky motion capture suits. It looked absolutely hilarious behind-the-scenes — imagine Jason Momoa trying to look intense while moving like a Minecraft Steve. The bloopers must be gold.

6. Mojang Had Final Say on Everything

The creators of Minecraft were super hands-on. Every major creative decision had to go through them, from storylines to character designs to the blocky look of the world. This helped the movie stay faithful to the game’s spirit — and avoid the dreaded “video game movie curse.”

7. There’s a Secret Scene at the End… 👀

Without spoiling too much: STAY after the credits. There’s a tiny teaser that hints at a possible sequel… or even a Minecraft multiverse? (Fingers crossed for a Nether adventure.)