Warner Bros. has formally approved a sequel to A Minecraft Movie, with the next installment scheduled to release on 23 July 2027. Jared Hess will return to direct and co-write the film, and Jason Momoa will once again serve as one of the producers.
The original film, released on 4 April 2025, proved a major box office success. It grossed approximately $957 million worldwide against a budget of about $150 million, making it one of the top-grossing video game adaptations to date. The sequel announcement came via Warner Bros. and was spotlighted on social media with imagery referencing Minecraft’s world — two “netherite” pickaxes accompanied by the phrase “Building terrain. See you in theatres July 23 2027.”
Hess, who directed the first film, will co-write the sequel alongside Chris Galletta, with Hess having expressed enthusiasm for further exploring the video game’s expansive universe. The original’s production team — including Mary Parent, Cale Boyter and others — are expected to carry roles into the new project, and Momoa returns as producer, reinforcing continuity behind the scenes.
Casting details for the sequel remain undeclared. The first film starred Jack Black and Jason Momoa, alongside Jennifer Coolidge, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, Kate McKinnon and Jemaine Clement. Fans and industry watchers are speculating that Black may return, and there is growing conjecture that the sequel will deepen focus on Alex, a character teased in the credits of the original.
Warner Bros.’ confidence in the franchise’s commercial viability is evident in the relatively quick turnaround: less than six months after the first film’s box office zenith, the sequel is already firming up. Studio co-CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy have confirmed that while contracts are still being finalised, the sequel is moving forward “imminently.”
The sequel’s timing places it in direct competition with other blockbusters slated for summer 2027. Although competing titles have not been officially disclosed, the alignment of a Minecraft sequel during peak season underscores Warner’s ambition to make it a tentpole event. Some commentators have already drawn parallels to blockbuster pairings like “Barbenheimer,” anticipating a clash at the box office.
On the creative front, Hess has signalled that the sequel could delve into biomes, mods and character arcs not fully explored in the first film. Given that the original drew a mixed critical reception but strong audience engagement, particularly for its viral “chicken jockey” scenes and meme-driven energy, the sequel presents an opportunity to lean further into Minecraft’s aesthetic and narrative potential. Mojang Studios’ involvement and its ethos of player-driven storytelling may further influence the film’s direction.