Warner Bros. has officially greenlit a sequel to A Minecraft Movie, with a premiere date set for July 23, 2027. The announcement comes as little surprise given the original film’s remarkable box office performance, which has amassed $957 million globally and secured its position as the second-highest-grossing film of 2025.
Box Office Success Drives Sequel Decision
The blockbuster success of A Minecraft Movie defied early skepticism from critics, who gave it a lukewarm 47% consensus rating. However, audience reception told a different story entirely. The film became the top-grossing movie of 2025 in the United States and is approaching the $1 billion milestone worldwide. Currently, only Disney’s Lilo & Stitch has outperformed it this year, with $1.03 billion at the box office.
The film’s opening weekend set records that made a sequel practically inevitable. Warner Bros Pictures co-chairman and CEO Mike De Luca confirmed deal negotiations just one week after the successful premiere.
Returning Creative Team
Director Jared Hess, known for Napoleon Dynamite, will return to helm the sequel. He’ll also co-write the screenplay alongside Chris Galletta, one of the original screenwriters from the first film. The production team includes Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Roy Lee, Eric McLeod, Kayleen Walters, Torfi Frans Ólafsson, and Jason Momoa as producers.
While no cast has been officially announced yet, Jason Momoa’s role as executive producer strongly suggests his return to the franchise. Jack Black, whose character became a fan favorite and viral sensation, is also expected to reprise his role given his enthusiasm for the project and the character’s popularity.
Critical Reception vs. Audience Appeal
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, A Minecraft Movie struck a chord with audiences through its surprisingly effective humor and self-aware approach to the source material. The film delivered what many considered a meaningful message about championing creativity and free-thinking in a world that often discourages non-conformity.
The approximately two-year gap between the original and sequel follows Hollywood’s standard blockbuster sequel timeline. With the film’s status as the second-highest-grossing video game film of all time, Warner Bros. clearly sees significant franchise potential in the blocky world of Minecraft.
Sources:
- https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/cinema/minecraft-movie-sequel-set-for-july-2027-release
- https://www.pcgamer.com/movies-tv/a-minecraft-movie-sequel-is-coming-in-2027-because-iffy-reviews-couldnt-stop-it-from-chicken-jockeying-its-way-to-almost-usd1-billion-so-far/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Minecraft_Movie
- https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/a-minecraft-movie-is-getting-a-minecraft-sequel-203509569.html