The first film made nearly a billion dollars and turned “chicken jockey” into a cinema-wide chant. The sequel is going bigger. Warner Bros. revealed the title, A Minecraft Movie Squared, during Minecraft Live on May 30, 2026, with a behind-the-scenes look that had Jack Black and Jason Momoa appearing together live from the set in New Zealand.
- Jul 23, 2027US release date
- ~$960MWhat the first film made worldwide
- NZFilming location, with Weta on effects
- AlexPlayed by Kirsten Dunst
Why it’s special
- Alex finally gets her movie. Kirsten Dunst plays the female counterpart to Steve. Dunst said her kids love Minecraft and the first film, which is part of why she wanted to join. Alex’s appearance was teased in the first film’s post-credits scene.
- The original team returns. Jared Hess directs again from a script he co-wrote with Chris Galletta.
- The world gets bigger. Warner’s first-look featurette promised new biomes, new creatures and new characters.
- Players can get a build into the film. The Minecraft Movie Build Challenge, announced alongside the title, offered a chance for a winning build to appear in the film or its credits.
Who is in the cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jack Black | Steve |
| Jason Momoa | Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison |
| Danielle Brooks | Dawn |
| Jennifer Coolidge | Marlene |
| Matt Berry | A new character (he voiced Nitwit in the first film) |
| Kirsten Dunst | Alex (new) |
From “Another Minecraft Movie” to “Squared”
- April 2025: sequel talks begin days after the first film’s record opening.
- October 2025: Warner officially announces the sequel for July 23, 2027 and releases a first poster featuring two pickaxes.
- March 2026: Kirsten Dunst is cast as Alex.
- April 2026: at CinemaCon the film is listed under a placeholder title. Jason Momoa says cameras will roll in late April.
- May 2026: filming starts in New Zealand. Set photos and footage of Jack Black in costume start circulating online.
- May 30, 2026: the title is revealed at Minecraft Live, with a behind-the-scenes featurette.
How to watch it
A Minecraft Movie Squared opens in US cinemas on July 23, 2027, from Warner Bros. That’s the same day as The Simpsons Movie 2, so expect a summer box office showdown. A full trailer hasn’t been released yet. Until then, the Minecraft Live featurette is the best look at the film so far.
What’s next
A trailer is the next milestone. Speculation about villains is already running: some writers have floated Herobrine as an obvious final boss if the series becomes a trilogy. Nothing about the plot has been confirmed.
