- The Minecraft sequel movie is officially titled A Minecraft Movie Squared.
- The sequel is slated to premiere on July 23, 2027.
- Kirsten Dunst joins the Minecraft Movie 2 cast as Alex.
With the first live-action Minecraft movie becoming a “block” buster (pun intended), a sequel was inevitable. Following the great box-office success, a Minecraft movie 2 was immediately announced. If you are waiting to take a trip back to the Overworld on big screens, here is everything we know so far about A Minecraft Movie Squared, including its release date, cast, plot, and more.
Editor’s Note: Updated with the latest details regarding the cast and plot of a Minecraft Movie 2 on June 2, 2026.
When Is A Minecraft Movie Squared Coming Out?
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures officially confirmed that the Minecraft movie Squared will premiere globally on July 23, 2027. The studios announced the sequel right away in October 2025, following the global success of A Minecraft Movie.
So, yes, the Minecraft movie 2 will release on the same day as The Simpsons Movie 2, which is returning after two decades. This unexpected clash is going to be interesting for movie fans in 2027.
What Is the Title of A Minecraft Movie 2?
During the Minecraft Live event in May 2026, it was confirmed that the sequel is titled “A Minecraft Movie Squared.” The sequel movie remained untitled for a long time after the announcement. However, we do not have to wonder about its official title anymore.
The specific choice of the word squared and the font’s purple color intrigued the fans. Many fans now believe this could be a hint that we will be embarking on an adventure set in the Minecraft End dimension in the sequel movie. Let’s wait and see where the live-action team will take us this time.
A Minecraft Movie Squared Production Status
The filming of the Minecraft Movie Squared is underway in New Zealand. The same location where the upcoming The Legend of Zelda live-action movie was shot. We will get more updates on production in the next two months, at the time of writing. So, let’s patiently wait and see what the production is cooking up with the Minecraft 2 movie.
What Is the Plot of the Minecraft Movie Squared?
As Jared Hess once mentioned, plenty of characters and biomes in the Minecraft video games pave the path for many sequels. The production staff hasn’t yet disclosed any significant details about the plot of the upcoming A Minecraft Movie Squared.
However, we can speculate on the story of the Minecraft Movie Squared based on the post-credit scene of A Minecraft Movie. Alex, who was teased at the end of the movie, is expected to be a main character of the sequel alongside Steve.
For those who aren’t aware, Alex is a popular playable character introduced right after Steve in the Minecraft video game. Therefore, the Minecraft movie 2 is expected to primarily explore Alex’s story. The Minecraft fandom expects Alex to become Steve’s romantic interest as the community ships these two game characters.
In a recent interview with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, Jason Momoa opened up about the Minecraft 2 movie. Although he couldn’t give us deep insights about the sequel, he shared his thoughts about how fun the script is for the Minecraft movie 2:
The script is even better. It’s so good! I was laughing out loud. I haven’t laughed out loud in a very long time at a script. I was perplexed on the first script. This one, I’m laughing out loud.
In a recent interview with Collider, Roy Lee, one of the producers, talked about the possibility of Ender Dragon being added to the sequel movie. “A lot of people said, Yeah, just make that movie, but make sure the Ender Dragon is in it,” Lee said.
A Minecraft Movie Squared Cast
As I mentioned earlier, A Minecraft Movie Squared is currently in production, and only a handful of cast members have been revealed so far. At the time of writing, only Kirsten Dunst was cast as Alex. And the majority of the cast from the first movie, who are reprising their roles in the sequel, have also been confirmed. Thus, here is how the cast of A Minecraft Movie Squared looks like for now:
- Jack Black as Steve
- Jason Momoa as Garett Garrison
- Kirsten Dunst as Alex
- Danielle Brooks as Dawn
- Matt Berry as Nitwit and Herobrine
- Jennifer Coolidge as Vice Principal Marlene
However, the return of Myers (Natalie) and Hansen (Henry) hasn’t been confirmed yet. We will update this section once the new cast members are announced in the coming months.
Is There a Trailer for A Minecraft Movie Squared?
Warner Bros. hasn’t released any teaser or trailer for A Minecraft Movie Squared yet. So, don’t get fooled by the AI trailers of Minecraft Movie 2 making rounds online. Since the movie is in production, we will have to wait much longer to get a glimpse of Steve and Alex’s adventures in Minecraft Movie 2. So, let’s hope WB releases at least a teaser once the sequel movie enters post-production later this year.
Production Crew of A Minecraft Movie Squared
Along with the sequel announcement, the production crew of A Minecraft Movie Squared has also been revealed. Jared Hess, the director of A Minecraft Movie, is coming back to direct the sequel as well. The confirmed crew of the A Minecraft Movie Squared is as follows:
- Director: Jared Hess
- Screenplay: Chris Galletta and Jared Hess
- Producers: Cale Boyter, Mary Parent, Eric McLeod, Roy Lee, Jason Momoa, Kayleen Walters, and Torfi Frans Olaffson
- Production Studios: Legendary Pictures, Mojang Studios, and Vertigo Entertainment
- Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures
The world of Minecraft may have never been seen as a live-action material before, until the Jack Black and Jason Momoa starrer ‘A Minecraft Movie’ premiered and proved everyone wrong last year.
Though it may have been an over-the-top fantasy adventure ride, the live-action trip to the cubic wonderland won over not just ardent fans of the Minecraft game but also the Gen Z audience. The result? A Minecraft movie became the 5th-highest-grossing movie of 2025, earning over $960 million worldwide.
Now the sequel, A Minecraft Movie Squared, is all set to shatter records just like its predecessor next year. There is a long way to go until the Minecraft movie 2 release.
So stay tuned for the latest updates on the sequel by bookmarking this page. In the meantime, what do you want to see in the Minecraft 2 movie? Let us know your ideas in the comments below.
A Minecraft movie 2 titled Minecraft Movie Squared is officially happening following the blockbuster success of A Minecraft Movie.
No! The Minecraft Movie Squared is scheduled for a Summer 2027 release and will not be released anytime this year.
Yes! Jack Black will definitely return as the iconic Steve in the Minecraft 2 movie.
No! Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. have only announced the Minecraft 2 movie with a poster. Neither a teaser nor a trailer for the Minecraft 2 movie has been released at the time of writing
Only a sequel is confirmed at the moment. A Minecraft Movie 3 may be announced if the sequel ends up as a blockbuster like its predecessor, and even the cast has expressed their wishes to work on sequels before.
