Minecraft might not be the best movie out there given its absurd storyline and weak script. Yet, much like other adaptations, it still managed to resonate with audiences and become a box office success. A large part of its appeal lies in its nods to the game and the inclusion of familiar figures from the game’s community.
Given the film’s close ties to internet culture, it was only natural for Warner Bros. and Legendary to include cameos from popular streamers and YouTubers. But oddly enough, one of the biggest names didn’t make it into the final version, even though she shot her part.
Valkyrae Was Meant to Have a Cameo in Minecraft
Rachell Marie Hofstetter, better known as Valkyrae on Twitch and YouTube, told fans last year that she’d be appearing in the live-action Minecraft movie. But when the film hit theaters, she was nowhere to be found.
Hofstetter recently addressed this during a livestream. According to her, she shot a short cameo (about 30 seconds long) but it was scrapped during post-production. Although she avoided giving too many details, she hinted at behind-the-scenes issues.
“I would much rather not have those 30 seconds than be sued. It’s all good. I really had a wonderful 10 days in New Zealand for those 30 seconds. I feel like things could have been so much worse, you know what I mean?” she stated.
Valkyrae later added that the decision to cut her wasn’t really the film’s fault, though some believe it may be connected to a controversy from last year.
Toxic Set Allegations
Back in September, Valkyrae publicly called out Jason Momoa, who stars as Garett Garrison in the movie, for being rude to crew members and creating a toxic work environment.
“I saw him mistreat some of the crew, and it was pretty disappointing,” she claimed. “He was really mad at them for not doing something right, like setting up the shot and stuff.”
Neither Momoa nor Warner Bros. commented on the matter, but it’s easy to speculate that this might have had something to do with her removal from the movie.
Despite Valkyrae’s absence, the Minecraft movie has proven to be a massive success. It earned over $300 million during its opening weekend, becoming one of 2025’s biggest releases—partly thanks to internet memes and online chatter.