- Primary Subject: A Minecraft Movie Squared (the upcoming sequel to A Minecraft Movie)
- Key Update: This guide compiles everything known about A Minecraft Movie Squared, such as production status, confirmed cast changes, and its scheduled summer 2027 theatrical release.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: June 1, 2026
- Quick Answer: A Minecraft Movie Squared releases July 23, 2027, featuring returning stars like Jack Black alongside Kirsten Dunst as Alex, with Ender Dragon plot teases.
Following its massive box office success last year and the countless "chicken jockey" memes online, a sequel to A Minecraft Movie is now on its way, and it is currently in production, with most of the cast and crew returning.
Let's explore everything we know so far about the upcoming sequel.
What is the Plot of A Minecraft Movie Sequel?
As filming begins, Warner Bros. recently announced that the highly anticipated sequel to A Minecraft Movie will be titled A Minecraft Movie Squared.
So far, the plot details regarding the follow-up to the 2024 blockbuster hit are still under wraps, but fans can expect more world-building and expansion of the lore on the big-screen adaptation of the hit video game.
Jason Momoa teased the script when he appeared on The Tonight Show. He said, "The script is even better. It’s so good, I’m laughing out loud. I haven’t laughed out loud in a very long time at a script."
Meanwhile, producer Roy Lee hinted at the potential appearance of the Ender Dragon when he teased what they are planning for the sequel earlier this year.
"A lot of people said, 'Yeah, just make that movie, but make sure the Ender Dragon is in it. I think that's what a lot of the requests have been," he said.
Who is Returning in A Minecraft Movie Sequel? Who is Joining the Cast?
Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, and Jennifer Coolidge will be reprising their respective roles from the first movie.
Joining the cast is Kirsten Dunst, who will play Alex. She takes over the role from Kate McKinnon and Alice May Connolly, who previously voiced and portrayed the character in the first film's post-credits scene.
Matt Berry is also playing a live-action character in the sequel, after voicing Nitwit in the first film. Some fans have speculated that he will be playing the role of Herobrine, the urban legend character who resembles Steve.
It remains unknown whether Emma Myers and Sebastian Hansen will reprise their roles in the sequel, as they were part of the first movie's main cast.
When is A Minecraft Movie Sequel Coming Out?
A Minecraft Movie Squared is slated for release in theaters on July 23, 2027. It will be part of the summer movie season slate. It remains unknown whether it will be available on IMAX.
For now, stay tuned for more news and updates regarding the sequel in the coming months.
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