According to multiple media outlets and film industry Telegram channels, the movie “Minecraft” may start showing in Russian cinemas as early as April 12th. It is currently unclear how the screenings will be organized, but it is assumed that it will be done in the format of “pre-screening service.”
Confirmation of this information comes from the fact that residents of Moscow and other major cities, when searching for the “Minecraft” movie schedule in search engines, find it listed in the schedules of major cinema chains. Tickets for screenings starting from April 12th are already available for purchase at prices ranging from 200 to 2400 rubles.
“Pre-screening service” is a practice in Russian cinemas that allows showing Western films that are not officially released in Russia. This is done using copies of films with high-quality dubbing from countries like Kazakhstan, which are shown before the official screenings of other films. As an example, the animated film “Moana 2” from Disney is being shown alongside the movie “Mavka.”
The premiere of “Minecraft in Cinema” took place on April 4, 2025. The main roles are played by famous actors Jack Black and Jason Momoa, and the director is Jared Hess. The film received a rating of 6 out of 10 on “KinoPoisk” and 6.1 on IMDb.
Finley Holt