Minecraft Movie 2 Announces Title and New Cast Members
Originally published May 30, 2026
By Ethan Gach · Kotaku
AI-generated summary based on Kotaku · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on May 30, 2026
Key points
- Minecraft Movie Squared will debut on July 23, 2027, following its title reveal at TwitchCon 2026.
- Kirsten Dunst will portray Alex, and Matt Berry will return in a new role.
- The film will include new locations, mobs, and characters, with Jared Hess directing.
- Fans can submit Minecraft builds via TikTok, Twitch, or Minecraft for potential inclusion in the movie.
- The original Minecraft movie was a financial success despite receiving poor critical reviews.
The sequel to the Minecraft movie, titled Minecraft Movie Squared, was revealed at TwitchCon 2026. The film will be released on July 23, 2027, and will feature new locations and characters. Kirsten Dunst will play Alex, while Matt Berry returns as a new, undisclosed character. The first movie, despite mixed critical reception, was a box office success, grossing over $1 billion. Fans can participate in a Minecraft Build Challenge for a chance to have their creations featured in the film. The upcoming Netflix Minecraft series remains unannounced.
Read the original story: Kotaku — by Ethan Gach