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The impression that you get the first time you log into Minecraft is of a simple, straightforward world. Experienced players know that their Minecraft world, already different from everyone else’s Minecraft world, is anything but simple. That means that when making A Minecraft Movie, the filmmakers have no shortage of references to drop in for all the Minecraft gamers in the know to catch, point at, and maybe even squeal over in delight. Case in point: The new trailer.
Here are some of the most notable Easter eggs we spotted in the latest trailer, which reveals the movie’s villain. For all the little things in the trailer that you don’t recognize, Mojang just released a free movie-themed add-on for Minecraft. A Minecraft Movie releases in theaters on April 4, 2025.