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(SeaPRwire) –   For much of the history of video game film adaptations, turning a widely loved and successful game into a movie often resulted in one of the worst releases imaginable. From the 1993 original Super Mario Bros. Movie and Dwayne Johnson’s poorly thought-out live-action Doom adaptation to the 2010 Tekken film—right up until the past five to 10 years—there was an inverse relationship between a game’s success and its box office performance. Now, however, with video games having become a global mainstream hobby, we’re increasingly seeing them emerge as a dependable box office attraction.

In recent years, one of the top beneficiaries of Hollywood’s video game boom is also one of the most popular games ever: Minecraft. Since its 2011 debut, this immersive sandbox title has sold 350 million copies globally (excluding spin-off games), and last year’s film adaptation, A Minecraft Movie, was a 2025 blockbuster—earning almost $1 billion at the box office on a $150 million budget. As soon as the movie became a financial success, it was obvious that more Minecraft content would hit theaters, and a year later, we finally have the official title of the sequel.

What’s the title of The Minecraft Movie sequel?

At this year’s Minecraft Live event, fans got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the sequel’s production, and the film now has an official title: A Minecraft Movie Squared. The name leans into the series’ playful, tongue-in-cheek vibe and hints at a significant expansion of the sequel’s scope, drawing more heavily from the original game.

Along with the title reveal, the clip offers fans a sneak peek at the sequel’s cast, featuring many returning stars plus some new faces. Jack Black will reprise his role as Steve, alongside Jason Momoa’s Garrett (a laid-back, wanna-be-cool video game champ) and Danielle Brooks as Dawn (a real estate agent who also runs a mobile petting zoo). New additions include Kirsten Dunst as Alex (the second default character skin in the original game, after Steve) and Matt Berry in an unannounced role—many fans suspect this could be Herobrine, an urban legend adjacent to Creepypasta that has never made an official in-game appearance.

While the first film’s box office success last year was a surprise, A Minecraft Movie Squared is already a highly anticipated sequel—and it’s further evidence that Hollywood now views video games as a rich source for franchise narratives. If this year’s major video game sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, is any clue, the second Minecraft film will be another huge hit for studios, viewers, and gamers alike, and it’s only a year away.

A Minecraft Movie Squared hits theaters on July 23, 2027. The Minecraft Movie is currently available to stream on HBO Max.