Minecraft: Endgame
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| Based on | Minecraft by Mojang |
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| Edited by | Bridie Lindsey |
| Music by | C414 |
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| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
Release date | December 21, 2027 |
Running time | 187 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $260–320 million |
| Box office | $2.202 billion |
Minecraft: Endgame is a 2027 American animated superhero film based on the video game of the same name and Squared Media. Produced by Legendary Pictures and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the sixth and final film in the Herobrine Saga and the direct sequel to Minecraft: Nether Infinite (2023). Directed by Ehren Kruger and written by Myla Salazar, Leo Blackwell, and Kruger, the film stars Jack Black, Amy Poehler, Scott Menville, Ronnie del Carmen, Matt Doherty, James Earl Jones, Fred Tatasciore, and Danielle Brooks. In the film, the heroes must undo the damage Herobrine has caused and stop him once and for all.
The film was originally going to be directed and written by Freddie Goodwin, however he died in 2024. The film was delayed until December 2027 with it being left open with who will direct and write the film. Development on the film restarted in January 2025 and began with making the film be tributed towards Goodwin.
Minecraft: Endgame premiered in Los Angeles on December 12, 2027, and was released in the United States on December 21 as part of the Herobrine Saga. The film recieved praise for its ambition and direction with heavy praise for its tribute towards the creator of the first five films. It grossed $2.202 billion worldwide, surpassing Nether Infinite's theatrical run in two days and setting a number of box-office records; it was the highest-grossing film in the Herobrine Saga, even surpassing Minecraft (2016) and won three awards. A fifth film, Minecraft: The Warden Dynasty, and a sixth film, Minecraft: Multiversal Warfare, both scheduled to be released on May 7, 2035 and May 1, 2036, respectively.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Five years after the events of Nether Infinite and the erasure of half of all life, Steve Stonecutter is saved from being killed by an army of supercharged Zombies by Jackie Mary, who introduces herself as the "Knightingale" who comes from Gotham City. Steve brings her back to the home base where they also meet Max Lang, who comes from the Aether Dimension, and has the power to travel through time.
Alex Stonecutter meets up with Nova and Derp, who learn of Max and question if he can help them undo Herobrine's damage by stealing the Infinity Blocks from the past to use them in the present. Alex, Nova, and Derp return to the base and talk to Steve regarding their idea, to which Steve agrees. They prepare for time travel though are unsuccessful to accomplish the beginning as they can't bring everyone, so Steve chooses to go with him.
In the past, Steve and Max find all the Infinity Blocks and return to the present, but unfortunately alert Herobrine. Herobrine returns and summons an army of hostile monsters and sends them towards the heroes. They begin to call themselves "The Valkries", and they manage to overpower the army. Steve confronts Herobrine and manages to overpower him, killing him once and for all.
Following Herobrine's defeat, the universe is fully restored, the Infinity Blocks are destroyed whilst the ones from the past are put back into their respective times. Jackie and Max agree to stay around to help continue to protect the universe with Max revealing unlimited earths exist.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Jack Black as Steve Stonecutter
- Amy Poehler as Alex Stonecutter
- Scott Menville as Derp
- Matt Doherty as Entity 303
- James Earl Jones as Herobrine
- Fred Tatasciore as Baroness
- Danielle Brooks as Nova
- ?? as Jackie Mary / Knightingale
Josh Brolin as the Angel of Death (AOD). Other voices include Dylan Buccieri, Assaf Cohen, Jessica DiCicco, Terri Douglas, Karen Huie, Arif S. Kinchen, Austin Madison, Cole Massie, Alisha Mullally, Kari Wahlgren, and Secunda Wood in undisclosed roles.
Production[edit | edit source]
Development[edit | edit source]
During the development of the film, Freddie Goodwin died. Legendary Pictures halted production and delayed the film. When the development teams returned to making the film, Kruger planned the film to conclude the storyline, but soon after decided to leave a "few doors open" to see if any future films could be made and if they would be "new and original".
By October 2025, Mob Productions' new president Julene Craine said the studio was beginning to look at their future in the film industry. She continued and said Kruger would "enhance" the films and honor Goodwin in multiple different ways. Kruger later confirmed that Endgame would close one story and create openings for a entirely new story.
Casting[edit | edit source]
Jack Black will reprise his role as Steve Stonecutter from the Craftinverse replacing Grant Gustin from the previous four films that began with Minecraft (2016). Black was cast in the role in the Craftinverse beginning with Minecraft Season One (2022). Amy Poehler reprises her role as Alex Stonecutter from both the film series and Craftinverse. Alongside returning cast members Ronnie del Carmen as Jackstar, Scott Menville as Derp, Matt Doherty as Entity 303, James Earl Jones as Herobrine, and Danielle Brooks as Nova.
Animation[edit | edit source]
The animation process began on November 19, 2025, at Mob Productions studios with Kruger supervising the process. Unlike the past five films, Kruger wanted Endgame to have a traditional "filming" process and chose to put additional effort in every scene instead of just the fight scenes. Filming concluded in late September 2026.
Production lead Sienna Vale planned to introduce side-characters to set up new characters but ultimately removed the new characters afterwards.
Release[edit | edit source]
Minecraft: Endgame was to be released on December 21, 2027.