A Minecraft Movie sequel greenlit for July 23, 2027
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Nearly a billion dollars later, Warner Bros. is doubling down on blocks.
The studio has greenlit a sequel to "A Minecraft Movie," scheduled to hit theaters July 23, 2027. Director Jared Hess will return to helm the project, co-writing the screenplay with Chris Galletta.
The original film became an unexpected juggernaut this year, raking in $957 million worldwide against a $150 million budget. Warner Bros. had initially projected modest earnings of $70 to $80 million, making the film's success all the more remarkable.
The movie's impact extended beyond box offices. Research from Ampere Analysis revealed that Minecraft's monthly active users jumped 30% in April following the film's release, with more than half being lapsed players returning to the digital sandbox.
Jason Momoa will produce the sequel alongside a team including Mary Parent and Roy Lee, though plot details and casting remain under wraps.
"A Minecraft Movie" currently stands as 2025's second highest-grossing film, trailing only Disney's live-action "Lilo and Stitch" remake, which earned $1.03 billion. The success has industry experts speculating whether video game adaptations might dominate Hollywood's future landscape.
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