McDonald’s has become the latest company to partner with “Minecraft” with the new release of “A Minecraft Movie.” Based on the beloved video game by Mojang Studios, the movie includes Steve, portals to the Nether and thrives off imagination.
The movie gained a lot of attention and partnered with companies such as NYX Professional Makeup, adidas and Samsung, so it was no surprise to see a collaboration with McDonald’s to create a “Minecraft” meal.
For a limited time only, fans of the movie and video game can purchase “A Minecraft Movie” Meal, which comes with limited edition collectibles. The meals became available at McDonald's restaurants in the United States April 1 and are available for a limited-time until May 6.
The meals are in “Minecraft” themed packaging and can be fun for all ages to enjoy right down to the Happy Meal. Everyone can get an experience of “A Minecraft Movie.”
The adult-sized meal comes with two different options for fans to choose from: a 10-piece nugget meal or a Big Mac meal. For the Happy Meal, all of the options remain the same except the fun block-themed packaging. The Happy Meal boxes look cooler than the adult meal box since they are Creeper themed, a character in the video game and movie.
There are six limited-edition collectibles one can get when ordering the “Minecraft” meal: the Big Mac Crystal, Birdie Wings, Fry Helmet, Grimace Egg, Soda Potion and the Zombie Hamburglar. For the Happy Meals, there are 12 different toys one can get when ordering.
According to the McDonald’s website, each collectible comes with a matching card and a code fans can redeem to unlock the corresponding, exclusive skin in the “Minecraft” Marketplace. Also, every “Minecraft” Meal purchased through the McDonald’s app gives fans an in-game bonus at no cost. Fans will receive a one-time redeemable code to unlock the McDonald’s Add-On pack in “Minecraft,” which includes additional components to your gameplay such as McDonaldland characters, builds and tools.
The actual meal itself is not special because it is just a normal Big Mac or McNuggets. The only new food-related item is the Nether Flame sauce, a limited edition hot sauce balanced with hints of garlic and sweetness.
Fans who want to try the sauce can add the sauce to their favorite McDonald’s order outside the “Minecraft” meal. The sauce is kind of spicy and looks like a Thai red sauce. It may not be a good choice for those who don’t enjoy a kick of spice, but it is worth ordering with your meal for a one-time try.
The best part of the meal is the packaging. The adult meals look like they are in a larger Happy Meal box, but the boxes are designed to look like a gold “Minecraft” block. The drink cups at McDonald’s also look very “Minecraft”-themed with block-shaped water bubbles and the golden arch “M” shaped with gold blocks. Everything down to the fry boxes, McNugget boxes and Big Mac boxes all have “Minecraft” packaging, making it a fun experience to eat the meal.
Something else worth experiencing when ordering the meal is eating it inside a McDonald’s restaurant. The restaurants have the crafting table stickers on the tables allowing customers to get the full experience.
Although the packaging for the meals is cool, the downside of purchasing is the price. The meals start at $11.39 for the 10-piece McNugget meal, making it a little pricey versus ordering a regular 10-piece meal at $8.77. However, it is worth it to experience the “Minecraft” packaging and to collect the limited edition toys and collectibles.
“Minecraft” Meal overall: 8/10
Meal Packaging: 10/10
