The much-anticipated film A Minecraft Movie has finally hit theaters, but fans on Twitch are buzzing with speculation regarding the absence of Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter from the film. The popular streamer had previously announced her cameo role in the movie alongside various other influencers, leading to questions about why her appearance was ultimately cut. Speculation suggests that her criticisms directed at actor Jason Momoa may have played a crucial role in her exclusion.
On April 4, 2025, an X user known as @Handlegoeshere1 took to the platform to voice their theory that Valkyrae’s removal was a direct consequence of her previous comments, which they felt delivered “bad press” to the film:
“Haven’t seen the film but I’m confident in saying Rae (Valkyrae) was cut from the Minecraft movie. I f**king love watching Rae, but she kinda did this to herself ngl. She basically gave the film bad press and likely broke an NDA by saying she was in the film before the 5 cameos.”
In September 2024, Valkyrae collaborated with fellow content creator Jason “Jasontheweenie,” where she indicated her disappointment regarding Jason Momoa’s behavior on set during filming:
“So, A Minecraft Movie, I have a cameo in A Minecraft Movie. So… I really have to say, Jason Momoa. I just saw him, like, mistreat some of the crew, and it was pretty disappointing.”
Watch the full statement here.
Despite her initial visibility with a cameo role, Valkyrae has not been credited in the final cut of A Minecraft Movie. Many online users attribute this to her controversial remarks about Momoa, suggesting that these accusations may have tarnished her standing with the film’s crew:
“Dude, I don’t hate Rae, but she probably doesn’t have the first clue about working on a movie set and how much money they spend per hour. So messing up a scene can be a pretty big deal; it’s not supposed to be all fun and games,” remarked X user @DarthASavage1.
“She has no clue what’s normal on movie sets. She probably considers toxic to be anything that isn’t forced positivity,” wrote X user @Howie2114.
“Of course, she created a whole entire narrative based on seeing 1 interaction,” commented @Burned_Potato_ .
However, not all reactions have been negative. Some users felt that removing Valkyrae was an overreaction. Here are some supportive comments from her defenders:
“I don’t want to punish people for speaking out, but this is very immature. She doesn’t know what’s normal or abnormal, what’s too far or not. You just got there, kid; your YouTube influence got you on set, but that’s it. People shouldn’t be abused, but this was childish,” stated X user @BallKnowing.
“Nah, I appreciate her being honest tho,” commented X user @notgointomakeit.
The Box Office Triumph of A Minecraft Movie
As for the movie’s performance, expectations are soaring, with projections that A Minecraft Movie will rake in approximately $150 million in its opening weekend. This figure exceeds initial forecasts by an impressive 75%, while the film currently holds a rating of 6.1 on the Internet Movie Database (IMDB).
The lineup for A Minecraft Movie includes well-known YouTubers from the Minecraft community, such as DanTDM, Aphmau, Mambo Jumbo, and LDShadowLady, who portray themselves in cameo appearances. Notably, Minecraft’s lead designer, Jens Bergensten, also makes a brief appearance as a waiter. Fans were delighted to spot a pig adorned with a crown in the film, a touching homage to beloved content creator Technoblade, who has sadly passed away.
In other news, Twitch streamer Kai Cenat recently made headlines by announcing that he is entering the film industry with his inaugural movie project, currently in the early production stages. Fans eagerly await further details as they emerge.