The sequel to the 2025 hit A Minecraft Movie is officially titled A Minecraft Movie Squared and will open in theaters worldwide on July 23, 2027 [1, 2, 3]. Filming is underway in New Zealand [4, 2].
The returning cast includes Jack Black as Steve, Jason Momoa as Garrett, Danielle Brooks as Dawn, and Matt Berry, who previously voiced Nitwit but now plays an undisclosed new live-action role. Berry said, “I've been told I am not allowed to tell you who I am playing in this new film” and hinted his character might have a fun wardrobe not fitting Steve’s style [1, 2, 3]. Kirsten Dunst joins as Alex, a key Minecraft default character first seen in the original film’s post-credits scene [4, 1, 2, 3].
Director Jared Hess returns to co-write the script with Chris Galletta [3]. The sequel will introduce new biomes, mobs, and locations inspired by the game, teased in behind-the-scenes footage and concept art [4, 2, 3].
The original Minecraft Movie debuted in April 2025 and earned $301 million globally in its opening weekend, eventually grossing over $1 billion despite mixed critical reviews [1, 3].
A Minecraft Build Challenge is running until June 8, 2026, inviting players to submit creations for a chance to appear in the sequel [4, 2, 3]. Minecraft Dungeons 2, related to the franchise, is also slated for release sometime in 2026 with new biomes and bosses [4].
The next major date is the June 8 deadline for Minecraft Build Challenge submissions, allowing fans to contribute to the sequel’s content before the film’s scheduled July 2027 debut [4, 2, 3].
