Warner Bros. gave the green light to the sequel to the Minecraft movie, which is scheduled to premiere on July 23, 2027.
How Diversity Jared Hess will reportedly return to direct and will also co-write the script with Chris Galletta.
The plot and cast of the film have not yet been revealed, but Jason Momoa will produce the film along with Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Roy Lee, Eric McLeod, Kaylin Walters and Torfi Frans Olafsson.
The first Minecraft movie, which premiered earlier this year, earned $157 million domestically and $301 million worldwide. during the first weekend.
It exceeded expectations, with Warner Bros. estimating that the film would earn between $70 and $80 on a $150 million budget.
By the end of the premiere month he had earned $550 million worldwide. The film's box office earnings ended with $957 million.
Minecraft was the second-highest-grossing film of 2025, led by the remake of Disney's Lilo & Stitch with $1.03 billion.
Last month, a study by Ampere Analysis found that Minecraft monthly active users increased by 30% in April after the release of A Minecraft Movie, 54% of which were legacy players.
GamesIndustry.biz also spoke with experts about how the film's success can lead to Video game adaptations are taking over Hollywood.
