Following the massive success of the first film, Warner Bros. Discovery has greenlit a sequel to The Minecraft Movie, with a planned theatrical release date of July 23, 2027.
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Jared Hess, who directed the original, is set to return for the second instalment, according to Deadline. However, the studio has not yet confirmed which cast members from the first film will reprise their roles.
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The first Minecraft Movie was a colossal hit, setting the record for the biggest box office opening weekend for a video game film in the US. It has since become the second-highest-grossing movie of the year, earning nearly $1 billion. Given this success, the sequel announcement comes as little surprise to industry observers.
In related news, Nintendo is also preparing a follow-up to its own video game blockbuster: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is scheduled to hit theatres on April 3, 2026.
