Jason Momoa has good news for Minecraft fans who have been waiting to hear what’s next from the blocky Overworld.
The actor has confirmed that a sequel to A Minecraft movie is officially on the way and will begin production very soon, bringing him back to a world that clearly left a strong impression.
Momoa, who starred in the first film as professional gamer Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, shared the update during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
He spoke openly about his excitement and revealed how close the sequel is to getting underway.
“Very soon. Dude. Bro, end of April. They’re in,” he said, adding that the new script made a big impact on him.
“The script is even better. It’s so good, I laughed out loud. I haven’t laughed out loud at a script in a very long time. I was confused by the first script, this one I’m laughing out loud.”
The sequel was only confirmed in October, then Deadline reported that director Jared Hess would return to helm A Minecraft movie 2working from a screenplay written by Hess and Chris Galletta.
The film is currently set to release on July 23, 2027.
Hess has previously expressed excitement about continuing the story, especially after the first film’s record-breaking box office debut in April, which Warner Bros.’ third biggest opening ever.
After reflecting on that success, Hess explained that the Minecraft universe still has plenty of room to explore.
He said the team had “so much fun making this movie,” noting that the game’s world is so expansive that many ideas were left untouched.
He added that it would be exciting to return for a sequel, especially given the positive response from fans and the tease hidden in the credits.
That tease included the introduction of another major character from the game.
As Hess confirmed, “It’s Steve (Jack Black) and Alex, and so that’s who we’re going to bring to the table without a doubt.”
With production ready to begin and the creative team energized, Momoa’s update signals that the next Minecraft adventure is officially loading.
