Warner Bros. Announces A Minecraft Movie Squared Title
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- Warner Bros. and Legendary announced the sequel’s official title “A Minecraft Movie Squared.”
- Minecraft movie debuted with a record $163 million domestic opening and ultimately grossed $960 million worldwide in spring 2025.
- Jared Hess returns as director of the sequel and co‑writes the screenplay with Chris Galletta, while Kirsten Dunst joins the cast as Alex.
- A Minecraft Movie Squared is scheduled for theatrical release on July 23, 2027.
- Matt Berry returns to the sequel in an undisclosed role; the role of Alex, played by Kirsten Dunst, was revealed in a TwitchCon behind‑the‑scenes video.
- Minecraft creator contest was launched by Warner Bros. and Legendary, offering a private screening to the winner.
- Mary Parent is among the producers of the sequel, which also includes Cale Boyter, Roy Lee, Eric McLeod, Kayleen Walters, Torfi Frans Ólafsson, Jason Momoa, and the late Jill Messick; executive producers are Jay Ashenfelter, Jen Conroy, Brian Mendoza, Jon Berg, and Jonathan Spaihts.
Why it matters: The announcement locks in a July 2027 release for a sequel to the $960 million‑grossing Minecraft movie, turning the franchise’s box‑office windfall into a multi‑year pipeline and giving fans a tangible way to shape the next film via a creator contest, potentially boosting fan involvement and ancillary revenue.
