Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures announced the highly anticipated sequel to A Minecraft Movie, set for release in April 2025. The film grossed over $950 million worldwide and is currently the second highest-grossing video game-based film of all time.
a minecraft movie 2 release date
The official social media handle of the film shared a teaser poster confirming Minecraft 2 and also revealed the release date. Minecraft 2 is all set to release in theaters on July 23, 2027, just a few months after the live-action Legend of Zelda movie.
A Minecraft Movie 2 Cast and Plot
Jared Hayes, famous for his work on Napoleon Dynamite, directed the first Minecraft movie. In an interview with Deadline in April 2025, he said it would be very “fun” to return for the sequel; However, Warner Bros. has not yet confirmed whether he or the film’s original cast will return. The main cast included Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers and Sebastian Hansen.
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“There were a lot of things that we weren’t able to use how we wanted to,” he shared. “I would love to make a sequel, and it seems like there’s already talk about it, so I’m super excited. It would be so much fun to go back into this world. Fans are just having such a great time. We teased it in the end credits, and fans seem to be looking forward to it.”
The sequel may focus on Alex, a new character teased at the end of the first film. According to Hayes, Alex may work with Jack Black’s character Steve in the next story. The director also said that the world of Minecraft is “expansive” and offers many opportunities to add new stories, characters, and exciting adventures.
It’s only been two days since Warner Bros. studio heads, Michael De Luca and Pam Abedy, renewed their contracts and a Minecraft sequel was announced. This happened after a successful year for him. Along with A Minecraft Movie, his 2025 hits included Sinners and Weapons, even as some films performed poorly. The new film will continue Warner Bros.’ partnership with Legendary, with both theatrical and streaming releases planned.
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FAQ:
Q1. When will A Minecraft Movie 2 be released?
It will hit theaters on July 23, 2027.
Q2. Who directed the first Minecraft movie?
The original 2025 film was directed by Jared Hayes.
Q3. How successful was the first film at the box office?
It grossed over $950 million worldwide, becoming one of the top video game films of all time.