Mixed reviews from critics couldn't stop audiences from falling in love with it. A Minecraft Movie« last year, and it took first place at the box office.
Unsurprisingly, Warner Bros. quickly greenlit a sequel. And now the studio has announced the official title of the video game sequel, which has naturally caused a stir online.
«"Ready for new adventures? The world of #Minecraft expands again with A Minecraft Movie Squared!" reads the caption of the studio's joint Instagram post on Saturday, May 30. Watch below.
Fans of the beloved video game series have already filled the comments section of the post with their thoughts, which are mostly supportive. "We're ready 🔥," wrote one Instagram user, while another commented, "Squared is an absolutely amazing name" (the post has received over 5,000 likes).
Meanwhile, another reaction was popular in the comments to the post.« Another Minecraft movie "WAS RIGHT THERE, DUDE," another fan wrote, offering an alternative. film "A Minecraft Movie: Squared" ».
Warner Bros. also announced in the same Instagram post that it was running a contest for fans to enter «"Minecraft Movie Build Challenge"» and a chance to see your build featured in the film or in the end credits. The builder's cape will be available until June 14 on TikTok, Minecraft, and Twitch. The Microsoft-sponsored contest ends July 6, according to Deadline .
Later on Saturday, Warner Bros. posted a video of the film on its Instagram page. Jack Black , Jason Momoa and other actors, including the recently joined Matt Berry (from series "What We Do in the Shadows" »).
«"We're thrilled to be returning to beautiful New Zealand to film the sequel to 'A Minecraft Movie,'" Black, 56, says in an Instagram video that also features behind-the-scenes footage of the crew.
Premiere film "A Minecraft Movie: Squared"« is scheduled to hit theaters on July 23, 2027.
This article was originally published by Parade on May 30, 2026, in the News section. Add Parade to your list of recommended sources by clicking here.