Warner Bros. and Legendary are fervently expanding their Minecraft empire. On Thursday, Warners made a thrilling announcement: an untitled sequel to A Minecraft Movie is set to hit theaters on July 23, 2027.
Earlier this year, the video - game adaptation proved to be a colossal success, raking in a staggering $957.8 million globally. It soared to become the second - highest - grossing film of the year, igniting a red - hot winning streak for Warners. Following this blockbuster, the studio unleashed a string of hit movies, including Sinners, Final Destination: Bloodlines, and Weapons.
Jared Hess, the visionary behind the first film, is returning to the director's chair. He'll also co - write the script alongside Chris Galletta, one of the masterminds behind the original screenplay. The producing team is a star - studded ensemble, featuring Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Roy Lee, Eric McLeod, Kayleen Walters, Torfi Frans Ólafsson, and none other than Jason Momoa, who was one of the charismatic stars of the first movie.
The original film boasted an impressive cast, with Jack Black, Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Jennifer Coolidge all delivering memorable performances.
The overwhelming success of Minecraft took studio insiders by complete surprise. While they knew they had a winning formula on their hands, they could never have fathomed that it would amass nearly $1 billion at the box office or morph into a viral sensation. Teen viewers, in particular, went wild in theaters during the film's "chicken jockey" moment, creating an electric atmosphere.
When it first premiered in early April, the film made an explosive entrance. It pulled in $163 million domestically and a whopping $313 million globally, securing the top opening weekend for a video - game movie of all time. This impressive feat even surpassed the two - year - old record set by The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
