Warner Bros. and Legendary have officially announced the sequel to the adaptation of the successful video game, A Minecraft moviewith a release date set for July 23, 2027.
The first film was a huge success, grossing $957.8 million worldwide and becoming the second highest-grossing film of the year.
Jared Hess returns to direct the sequel and will co-write the screenplay with Chris Galletta. The production team includes Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Roy Lee, Eric McLeod, Kayleen Walters, Torfi Frans Ólafsson and Jason Momoa, who starred in the original film.
The main cast, including Jack Black, Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks and Jennifer Coolidge, may reprise their roles, although no official confirmation has been made.
The success of the original film took studio insiders by surprise, with its $163 million domestic opening and $313 million worldwide debut setting a new record for video game film adaptations.
The film’s viral “chicken jockey” moment also sparked widespread attention and excitement among teenage viewers.
