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Warner Bros. Sets 'Minecraft 2' for July 23, 2027 With Hess, Black and Momoa Returning

The follow-up underscores Warner Bros.' bid to extend a box-office turnaround powered by the game adaptation’s near–$1 billion run.

Overview

  • The sequel was unveiled with a teaser on X showing a grass block and the message, “Building terrain. See you in theatres July 23 2027. #Minecraft.”
  • Jared Hess returns to direct and will co-write the screenplay with Chris Galletta.
  • Jack Black and Jason Momoa are set to reprise their roles, with Momoa also joining the producing team.
  • A Minecraft Movie opened to $162 million domestically, earned $312 million worldwide in its first weekend, and finished with about $957 million globally.
  • Warner Bros. says story details “remain deep in the mine,” with additional casting and plot specifics to be revealed later.