Jack Black sent a video message to theater owners confirming cameras roll this month in New Zealand on the follow up to the hit Minecraft movie with a straightforward new title and a 2027 release date locked in.
The Minecraft movie universe is officially expanding. During CinemaCon 2026 Warner Bros revealed that the sequel will be called A Minecraft Sequel and that principal photography kicks off before the end of April in New Zealand. Jack Black delivered the update directly to theater owners in a prerecorded video message that confirmed the rapid move into production.
What the Sequel Will Bring
Director Jared Hess returns after helming the first film with Chris Galletta back as co-writer. The cast list looks stacked with Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Matt Berry and Jennifer Coolidge all reprising their roles. Kirsten Dunst has been added to play Alex giving the sequel a fresh character dynamic that fans have already begun discussing online.
The first Minecraft movie proved there is massive theatrical demand for game adaptations when it connected with both longtime players and newer audiences. This quick turnaround on a sequel suggests Warner Bros sees the property as a lasting franchise rather than a one off success. Filming under the working title Obsidian should allow the team to expand the world while keeping the core blocky charm intact.
- Official title: A Minecraft Sequel
- Filming begins late April 2026 in New Zealand
- Jared Hess returns to direct
- Kirsten Dunst joins as Alex
- Theatrical release July 23 2027
Reactions so far have been largely positive with many noting the sensible title choice after months of the project being referred to simply as Minecraft 2. The speed of the announcement also signals confidence from the studio that the first film delivered strong enough box office and audience scores to justify immediate follow through.
Why This Matters Right Now
With production starting within weeks the next year will bring set photos casting rumors and eventual trailers that will keep Minecraft in the cultural conversation long after the initial movie cycle. For a game that has thrived on community creativity for over a decade the film series represents one of the biggest mainstream bridges to new players.
Expect more details to emerge quickly once cameras start rolling. For now the combination of a locked title firm dates and Jack Black hyping the project has given the Minecraft community a clear reason to stay excited about what comes next on the big screen.
