“Much Better” Fan-Made Animated Minecraft Movie Trailer Surpasses Original

One Minecraft enthusiast took the initiative to animate the controversial movie trailer in a style that resonates with the game, receiving widespread praise online for being “much better” than the original version.

Since the announcement of a Minecraft movie featuring stars like Jason Momoa and Jack Black, fans have been buzzing with intrigue regarding the film’s potential. The unique concept of a game-inspired feature film has sparked interest among the franchise’s supporters.

Our curiosity was piqued shortly after the release of the first movie trailer, which showcased a blend of animation and live-action. However, reactions were mixed, with many viewers concluding the trailer was “terrible.”

Criticism centered on the film’s visual style, leading numerous fans to improve this aspect. One dedicated animator created an enhanced version of the entire trailer, offering a glimpse of what the film might have looked like if it honored the aesthetics of the original game more closely.

what if it was animated https://t.co/ZSCCIRWWx0 pic.twitter.com/5tflziDatS

— Alumio (@Alumio_) September 8, 2024

Minecraft animator Alumio garnered acclaim on social media with their animated interpretation of the trailer. The remake closely resembles the original, featuring the same music and vibe, yet presents landscapes, characters, and creatures in a more blocky style.

While it may be less realistic, this redesign aligns much more with the original Minecraft game, striking a chord with audiences worldwide.

“This is unironically 1 million times better than the original great job,” one player expressed to compliment the creator.

“PLEASEEE animate the entire movie,” another user begged.

Many voices echoed the sentiment that the animation was “much better” than the original trailer.

“Insane how much better this looks.” “This is already so much better than the original,” numerous fans affirmed.

Animator shares thoughts on original movie trailer

“Minecraft already has a beautiful animation style in their promotional material, so it was a huge missed opportunity not to use it for the movie,” the animator remarked. “It seems like nowadays, movie studios favor live-action over animation, which is really disappointing to me.”

This discontent motivated them to create an animated version of the trailer, with assistance from Maraylin and Comic Cyrus, who helped ensure the project was completed promptly.