Overview
- Warner Bros., Legendary and Mojang revealed the sequel’s official title at Minecraft Live on May 30, 2026 and dated A Minecraft Movie Squared for a global theatrical release on July 23, 2027.
- Filming is underway in New Zealand with Jared Hess returning to direct and co‑write the screenplay with Chris Galletta, and Weta supporting visual effects work.
- Most principal cast members are coming back, including Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks and Jennifer Coolidge, while Kirsten Dunst is confirmed to play Alex.
- Comedian Matt Berry is confirmed to return in an undisclosed new role but claims that he cannot reveal the character and fan theories about Herobrine remain unconfirmed.
- Warner Bros. and Mojang launched a Minecraft Movie Build Challenge and a limited Builder Cape promotion to let players submit creations for a chance to appear in the film or end credits as part of a creator‑driven marketing push that follows the first movie’s near‑$960 million box office haul.