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According to a new clip, it is already being predicted that the Minecraft film will be a “massive flop”.

According to a new clip, it is already being predicted that the Minecraft film will be a “massive flop”.

The Minecraft movie trailer did a good job setting up low expectations for the new film, and the latest clip didn’t manage to change that.

Minecraft is the latest in what could be a long line of game and toy adaptations (à la Barbie and The Super Mario Bros. Movie) and aims to bring the famous 3D world to life.

After the reaction to the first Minecraft trailer proved to be bumpy, a new clip has now been released that further increases the cynicism. The clip, released on September 28, shows the new film’s main group meeting Jack Black’s Steve, who shows them how to use the crafting table.

The clip is another look at the combination of live action and computer-generated elements that caused backlash when the trailer was released. Unfortunately, the new teaser couldn’t beat the wave of negative reactions.

The majority of online comments seem to condemn the action film even more, with many bashing the clip’s dialogue, costumes and atmosphere.

“After seeing the teaser and now this latest clip, my instincts are telling me this is headed for a massive flop,” said one X user.

“Borderlands and Minecraft are in a race to see who can make the most negative millions of dollars this year,” said another.

A third added: “This might actually be the worst movie ever made,” while one user agreed: “My god this is written like a cheap direct-to-video movie.”

It’s unclear whether films of this type are destined for box office success or whether Minecraft really has the potential to become a flop. In 2023, both “Barbie” and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” topped the list of highest-grossing films, while “Borderlands” was a bomb in 2024, only 32 on a budget of $120 million grossed $.9 million.

With that in mind, things could go either way for Minecraft. But one thing is certain: if this is the reaction so far, those in charge will have to find a way to get the potential audience on their side.

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