Look, the wait for the blocky Overworld to hit our living rooms felt longer than a hardcore survival session. Honestly, if you've been scouring every corner of the internet trying to figure out where is the minecraft movie streaming, you aren't alone. After a theatrical run that basically redefined what a "family event" movie looks like in 2025, the dust has finally settled.
The movie is on Max. It’s been there since June 20, 2025.
If you were expecting it to pop up on Netflix or Disney+, you're out of luck. Warner Bros. Discovery owns the distribution, so they kept it close to the chest for their own platform. It’s a bit of a bummer for people who are already paying for five other subscriptions, but that’s the reality of the "streaming wars" we're living through. Basically, if you want to watch Jack Black’s take on Steve without paying for an individual rental, you need a Max subscription.
Where is the Minecraft movie streaming right now?
Right now, Max is the exclusive streaming home for A Minecraft Movie. It landed there on June 20, 2025, which was roughly 77 days after it first hit theaters in April. This followed the typical Warner Bros. playbook of giving a massive hit about two to three months of breathing room before letting people stream it for "free" with their membership.
But there’s a nuance here. If you don't have Max, you still have options.
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You can rent or buy the film on almost every major digital storefront. We’re talking:
- Amazon Prime Video
- Apple TV (formerly iTunes)
- Fandango at Home (the artist formerly known as Vudu)
- Google TV
The rental price has stabilized now that it’s been out for a while. Usually, you’re looking at around $5.99 for a 48-hour rental or about $19.99 if you want to keep the digital 4K version forever. If you’re a physical media nerd—and honestly, with how often movies vanish from streaming, you should be—the Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD discs hit shelves on June 24, 2025.
Why isn't it on Netflix?
People get confused because Netflix announced a separate Minecraft animated series. That’s a totally different project. The live-action movie with Jason Momoa and the "Steve’s Lava Chicken" song is a Warner Bros. property. Netflix doesn't have the rights to it, and they likely won't for years, unless there’s some weird licensing deal down the road.
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The "Chicken Jockey" phenomenon and streaming success
It is wild to think about, but this movie actually became a massive box office hit. It pulled in over $875 million globally. Critics mostly hated it—it’s sitting at a pretty rough score on Rotten Tomatoes—but the audience, specifically Gen Z and younger kids, went absolutely feral for it.
The "Chicken Jockey" meme alone probably drove half those ticket sales.
When it hit Max, it broke several internal records for the platform. It turns out that when a movie is designed to be watched on loop by seven-year-olds, it does wonders for streaming metrics. Parents have basically been forced to keep the movie on repeat. If you're wondering why your Max home screen is nothing but blocks, that’s why.
How to watch in 4K and Dolby Atmos
If you’re going to watch this at home, you might as well do it right. The version on Max supports 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, provided you have the "Ultimate Ad-Free" plan.
- The Standard Plan: You get 1080p. It looks fine, but the blocky textures lose a bit of that "tactile" feel.
- The Ultimate Plan: This gives you the full 4K experience.
Honestly, the sound design is one of the few things critics actually praised. Hearing a Creeper hiss behind your left shoulder in a full surround sound setup is actually kind of terrifying. It captures that "oh no" feeling from the game perfectly.
What’s next for the franchise?
Since the movie was such a financial juggernaut (despite the mixed reviews), a sequel is already in the works. Warner Bros. has reportedly fast-tracked A Minecraft Movie 2 for a July 2027 release. There are also heavy rumors that the sequel will finally introduce Alex, which was a major complaint from fans of the first film.
If you've already watched the movie ten times on Max and you're looking for more, keep an eye on Netflix for that animated series mentioned earlier. It’s supposed to be more "in-game" looking and less "live-action people in a green screen world," which might appeal more to the purists.
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To get the most out of your viewing experience right now, check your Max subscription level to ensure you're getting the 4K stream, or head over to Amazon if you'd rather just own the digital copy without the monthly fee. If you’re a collector, the 4K SteelBook version is still floating around at retailers like Amazon and Walmart, and it includes some pretty decent behind-the-scenes featurettes about how they built the practical "block" sets.