The blockbuster gets a sequel

Minecraft's leap to the big screen was a phenomenon, and a follow-up is now official. The sequel's title is A Minecraft Movie Squared, confirmed via Variety and shown off at Minecraft Live. It follows one of 2025's biggest films and reunites much of the cast and crew behind that success.

The first film, A Minecraft Movie, finished its theatrical run at $955,149,195 worldwide, split between $423.9 million domestic and $531.2 million international, making a sequel an inevitability the moment the box office numbers came in.

What is confirmed

The sequel's key details are set:

The release date is July 23, 2027, with Jared Hess returning to direct.
Returning cast includes Jack Black as Steve, Jason Momoa as Garrett, Danielle Brooks as Dawn, Emma Myers as Natalie, Sebastian Hansen as Henry, and Jennifer Coolidge as Principal Marlene.
Kirsten Dunst joins the cast as Alex, pairing the franchise's two iconic default skins, Steve and Alex, on screen.
Mojang is running a tie-in Minecraft Movie Build Challenge, inviting fan builds that could appear in the film or its credits.

Some circulating casting and plot details, including reports of Matt Berry as Herobrine, were unconfirmed rumors and should be treated as speculation.

Why it is a big deal

Casting Kirsten Dunst as Alex is the headline for fans. Steve and Alex are Minecraft's two default player characters, and bringing them together on screen is a natural, crowd-pleasing move that expands the film's connection to the game's identity. Dunst is also a significant name, signaling the franchise's ambitions for the sequel.

The near-billion-dollar success of the first film reframed Minecraft as a genuine multimedia powerhouse, not just a game with a movie tie-in. Retaining director Jared Hess and the core cast keeps the tone and chemistry that resonated with audiences, reducing the risk that often comes with sequels.

The Build Challenge is a clever piece of community engagement, inviting players to contribute to the film itself and blurring the line between the game and its adaptation. It is the kind of participatory marketing that fits Minecraft's creative, player-driven ethos perfectly.

With a July 2027 date, the sequel is more than a year out, but the reveal keeps the franchise's cinematic momentum alive. For a game that has become a cultural institution, A Minecraft Movie Squared is another sign that its reach now extends far beyond the blocky world where it started.