'A Minecraft Movie Squared' release: Live-action video game adaptation to hit screens on July 23

The sequel to the live-action video game adaptation has been titled "A Minecraft Movie Squared" and is set to release on July 23, 2027, globally.The first film was directed by Jared Hess and featured Jack Black as Steve and Jason Momoa as Garrett.

It released in 2025 and went on to earn over USD 900 million at the global box office.The sequel, which was announced in 2025, will have Hess return to direct. It will also feature Kirsten Dunst as a new addition to the cast, according to the entertainment news outlet Variety.The actor will essay the role of Alex, the female counterpart to "Minecraft's" Steve, in the film."A Minecraft Movie" revolved around real-world misfits, who are pulled through a portal into the Overworld, a bizarre cubic wonderland.

To survive and return home, they must learn to mine and craft with the help of legendary builder Steve and embark on a magical quest to defeat Malgosha, the evil Piglin Queen.It also starred Emma Myers, Sebastian Eugene Hansen and Jennifer Coolidge, among others"A Minecraft Movie Squared" is produced under the Warner Bros and Mojang banners. Jay Ashenfelter, Jen Conroy, Brian Mendoza, Jon Berg and Jonathan Spaihts serve as executive producers in the film.