A Minecraft Movie Ending Explained: Steve’s Final Decision, Malgosha’s fate, Significance of the orb, and more

2025’s A Minecraft Movie brought the iconic sandbox game to life in a quirky and heartfelt way, blending real-world misfits with the imaginative freedom of the blocky Overworld. 

Directed by Jared Hess and starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, the film became a bold entry into the ever-growing lineup of video game adaptations. But as the credits roll—and a few surprises unfold—many are wondering: what exactly happened at the end, and will there be a sequel?

Why Steve Finally left the Overworld

After defeating the Piglin sorceress Malgosha and restoring peace to the Overworld, the group reopens a portal using the powerful Orb of Dominance. Steve, once a disillusioned loner who found refuge in Minecraft’s creative world, chooses to return to reality—not for lack of adventure but because of the genuine connections he’s made. It’s a touching finale that speaks to the film’s central message: sometimes, real-world meaning is found through friendship and personal growth.

How Malgosha was Defeated

Malgosha, a Piglin sorceress bent on merging the Overworld with the Nether, unleashes chaos with a massive skybeam and an army of mobs. The heroes counter with clever Minecraft tactics—diamond swords, Iron Golems, tamed wolves, and even Ghast fireballs—to destroy the beacon and collapse her Nether portal. 

In the final showdown, Steve battles Malgosha while Henry retrieves the Orb, and Garrett returns just in time to save him. With the beacon destroyed, daylight finishes off the mobs, and Malgosha is ultimately defeated. Director Jason Hess also explained why he focused on The Piglins as the antagonists. He said in an interview with GamesRadar:

"I'm obsessed with the Piglins. I think they're super gnarly and funny and gross and strange, and I love their weird barbarian culture. They're cannibals. They're obsessed with gold and just thought that they would be such fun villains, but they've also got a unique story."

As for Malgosha, he said:

"Our main antagonist, Malgosha, she has her own unique experience with being creative and being mocked for it," adds Hess. "And that's something that just, I think worked well within the theme of the film."

The Orb of Dominance: A Possible key to the Sequel

The Orb plays a central role in the climax, shifting hands during the final battle until it’s used to reopen the portal to Earth. It remains in the group's possession at the end—leaving the door wide open for a return to the Overworld or new interdimensional chaos in a potential follow-up.

What Happens After The Battle?

Steve initially hesitates to leave the Overworld, but Natalie encourages him to envision what he can build in the real world. Back home, the characters thrive: Natalie starts a self-defense class, Henry becomes a school celebrity with his jetpack, Garrett creates a best-selling Minecraft-inspired game, and Dawn opens a party-animal business with Denis the wolf. Steve even joins Garrett in a musical act, closing the film on a feel-good note.

Post-Credits Tease: Alex Enters the Scene

One of the film’s most intriguing teases comes after the credits: Steve revisits his old attic and encounters Alex—played by Kate McKinnon. Her appearance, though brief, hints at further adventures and expands the roster of iconic Minecraft characters brought to life.

What’s with Jennifer Coolidge & The Villager?

One of the film’s most absurd subplots sees Marlene (Jennifer Coolidge) dating a Nitwit villager after accidentally hitting him with her car. In a post-credits scene, they get married—pure comedy gold that embraces the game’s quirky charm.

A Minecraft Movie’s Message

Director Jared Hess crafted A Minecraft Movie to reflect the creative spirit of the game itself. In an interview with TechRadar, he explained that the story was inspired by how players—especially his own daughter—use Minecraft to shape personal experiences and narratives. He said:

"That's what's special about Minecraft. It's the biggest video game of all-time, but it doesn't have a built-in story to follow, so you bring your own narrative to it every time that you play. I watched my daughter playing it one day [and] she had a c*azy, complex storyline [where] she'd built a hotel for wolves. I'd never seen that before, but that's proof that there's endless stories that go along with the game."

He further explained:

"So, while we were developing our movie, we had to have the same approach. We're just one of many, many stories out there that's set in this world with these characters. For me, it was like 'how do we take a group of unlikely heroes, who are in a difficult place in their lives, and send them on this adventure where they have to use creativity to survive and cooperate?'"

Rather than follow a traditional hero’s journey, the film leans into the sandbox nature of its source material. Characters like Steve, Garrett, and Dawn may start off as misfits, but through collaboration and imagination, they find purpose and connection—just as players do in the world of Minecraft.

Will There Be A Minecraft Movie 2?

As of now, A Minecraft Movie 2 hasn’t been confirmed. But with the success of other game-to-film franchises like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Five Nights at Freddy’s, a sequel seems highly likely. Minecraft’s endlessly customizable world offers near-limitless directions for the story to continue—especially with the Orb still active and Alex now in the mix.

What Could the Sequel Explore?

A second movie could see Steve and Alex embark on a new quest—possibly facing a threat that bridges both worlds again or introducing new biomes, mobs, and real-world challenges. The dynamic between old and new characters offers plenty of comedic and emotional potential. And let’s not forget that Minecraft is built on endless creativity—just like its cinematic future.

Stay tuned as we await more news on whether A Minecraft Movie 2 will respawn soon.

A Minecraft Movie is now playing in theaters.