Minecraft Movie Sequel ‘A Minecraft Movie Squared’ Sets July 2027 Date; Matt Berry’s Role Kept Secret as Kirsten Dunst Joins Cast

‘A Minecraft Movie Squared’, the sequel to last year’s blockbuster, will be released exclusively in cinemas on 23 July 2027, with Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Matt Berry reprising their roles, and Kirsten Dunst joining as Alex. Matt Berry’s new character remains undisclosed.

Warner Bros. has confirmed that ‘A Minecraft Movie Squared’, the highly anticipated sequel to 2025’s box office hit ‘A Minecraft Movie’, will premiere in theatres worldwide on 23 July 2027. This official release date was announced alongside behind-the-scenes footage featuring returning stars Jack Black and Jason Momoa. Black once again plays Steve, while Momoa reprises his role as Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, both central figures in the film’s adaptation of the global videogame phenomenon Minecraft.

Comedian and actor Matt Berry, who portrayed Nitwit in the original film, is confirmed for the sequel, though his specific character remains a secret. During a new promo, Berry stated: “I’ve been told I am not allowed to tell you who I am playing in this new film,” before shifting focus to a sweater vest. No further hint on his role was provided. Berry’s non-disclosure is notable, given his comic prominence and the curiosity it’s generating among fans of the franchise.

New Cast and Returning Characters: Kirsten Dunst as Alex

‘A Minecraft Movie Squared’ also introduces Kirsten Dunst to its line-up. Dunst, acclaimed for her lead role in Wimbledon, will play Alex, one of the default player avatars in the Minecraft game and a character closely associated with the series’ core lore and iconography. Alex cameoed in the first movie’s post-credits scene, introducing herself to Steve, but her face was not revealed at that time. Dunst’s casting marks Alex’s debut as a major character in the series, fulfilling long-held expectations from the gaming community.

The return of Black, Momoa, and Berry, supplemented by Dunst’s arrival, sets up a star-studded ensemble for the sequel. Black and Momoa confirmed their participation via a promotional video shared on 30 May 2026 by the official Minecraft Movie social channels.

The gang is back and blockier than ever.

A Minecraft Movie Squared only in theaters July 23, 2027. #Minecraft @AMinecraftMovie pic.twitter.com/BjMsaC6JHl

— Minecraft (@Minecraft) May 30, 2026

Box Office Success and Viral Moments from the First Minecraft Movie

‘A Minecraft Movie’, released in April 2025, proved a massive success for Warner Bros. The film generated $301 million worldwide on its opening weekend alone, powered by global fan enthusiasm and mainstream appeal. Its enormous weekend haul put it among the top video game adaptations by box office gross, cementing Minecraft’s appeal beyond the gaming world.

One notable viral trend from the first film’s theatrical run involved audiences spontaneously cheering and throwing popcorn during the climactic “chicken jockey” sequence. In this scene, Steve (Jack Black) shouts “chicken jockey” as Momoa’s Garrett prepares to battle a baby zombie riding a chicken, echoing one of Minecraft’s most iconic quirky mobs. The intensity of fan reactions led some cinemas to introduce on-screen reminders for viewers to be considerate, and Jack Black himself made an in-person appearance at one screening to plead, “that viewers don’t behave like animals when watching the film.”

The cast’s chemistry and Minecraft’s instantly recognisable world contributed to the film’s explosive popularity. With Alex’s upgrade to lead character status and Berry’s mystery role, the sequel’s creative team and cast are betting on renewed curiosity and box office strength in 2027.

• First film box office (opening weekend): $301 million (April 2025)
• Viral moment: “Chicken jockey” fight scene, audience reactions became a social trend
• Cinema response: Polite reminders for audience behaviour implemented during screenings

The official announcement clarifies that ‘A Minecraft Movie Squared’ will debut in cinemas only on 23 July 2027. The cast’s involvement, especially the high-profile addition of Kirsten Dunst, and Matt Berry’s guarded role, have already fuelled significant discourse online, raising expectations for another global box office event. Full details and trailers are expected as the release date approaches.