Minecraft Movie Streams on Max Next Week: Jack Black, Epic Adventures, and Meme Mayhem Await

Get ready to trash your living room: Minecraft Movie arrives on Max next week!

Ready to block out your schedule? The highly anticipated Minecraft Movie is finally coming to streaming, and you’ll be able to watch it on Max from next week. This is great news for fans who missed the cinema craze—and for anyone who’s ever wanted to see Steve and friends in a whole new adventure.

Release date for Minecraft Movie on Max
Cast and story highlights
Development history and fun facts
Jack Black’s hit song makes its streaming debut
Special versions—including ASL—available

Blocky adventures, big names, and even bigger memes

If you’ve been waiting for the Minecraft Movie to hit streaming, the wait is almost over. The film, which stars Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers, Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, and Jack Black, tells the story of four misfits—Henry, Natalie, Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, and Dawn—who get pulled into the pixelated world of Minecraft. Their mission? Survive the imaginative Overworld, face mobs like Piglins and zombies, and join forces with master builder Steve (played by Jack Black) to find their way back home.

The movie’s been a massive hit, pulling in a whopping $951.5 million worldwide. But getting here wasn’t easy. Originally announced nearly a decade ago, it saw several directors come and go—including Shawn Levy, Rob McElhenney, and Peter Sollett—before Jared Hess finally took the helm and Momoa jumped on as producer. The result is a wild, block-filled ride that’s been winning over fans of all ages.

Jack Black, chicken memes, and musical chaos

If you’re a “Steve’s Lava Chicken” fan, you’ll be happy to know that the song—already a chart-topper—gets its full spotlight in the movie. Jack Black brings his signature energy, and the film’s music has already made waves outside the theater. Want a taste? Here’s a link for “Steve’s Lava Chicken”:

But the real question is: will home viewers recreate the infamous Chicken Jockey meme that took theaters by storm? At the movies, fans reportedly tossed popcorn and drinks in true Minecraft chaos style. Will your living room survive the party?

When and how to watch

The Minecraft Movie lands on Max on June 20. For those who prefer the classic broadcast experience, it also premieres on HBO’s linear channel the next night, June 21, at 8 p.m. ET. And accessibility matters: an American Sign Language (ASL) version will be available exclusively on Max on launch day. Want to relive the trailer? Check it out here: