The ‘Minecraft’ Movie Sequel Gets a New Name and First Look

Say hello to the second Minecraft film —or as it’s now known, A Minecraft Movie Squared. The new name was unveiled during the Minecraft Live event, which didn’t just stop at the official name. Production’s already underway in New Zealand, so director Jared Hess and the returning adult cast got on camera to hype up the sequel. Along with Kirsten Dunst as Alex —the female character option in the game—the next big new get is Matt Berry. While he voiced a Nitwit in the first movie, he’s a flesh-and-blood person in the sequel. The Fallout star didn’t say who he’ll be, but his outfit looks similar to Steve’s, leading fans to believe he’ll play an evil counterpart. (Possibly Herobrine , an urban legend amongst the game’s community.) When the original A Minecraft Movie hit theaters last year, it became a tiny phenomenon. It made nearly a billion dollars and Jack Black’s “chicken jockey” line was such a moment (and briefly involved actual chickens ) that he had to tell younger theatregoers to behave more properly . This new movie’s probably going to be even bigger, especially since there’s an in-game build challenge attached to it that could see the best player-made creation get featured in Squared’s end credits. You can learn the details of that challenge here , while everyone else can expect A Minecraft Movie Squared to hit theaters on July 23, 2027. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel , Star Wars , and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV , and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who .