Good news, Minecraft fans, Jack Black and co have delivered a huge update on A Minecraft Movie 2, and it looks like Steve may have a bit of competition this time.
As part of Minecraft Live, stars Black and Jason Momoa give us a little update on how filming is going in New Zealand. The video also gives us our first look at Kirsten Dunst as Alex, sporting the in-game character's red hair in a side plait. However, she doesn't seem to be wearing Alex's signature green t-shirt.
But that's not all, as the video also cuts to gaming content creators TommyInnit and Quackity, who announce the sequel's official title: A Minecraft Movie Squared. Now that's much better than the working titles A Minecraft Movie 2 and A Minecraft Movie sequel. Check out the full clip below.
However, the most interesting part of the video is the few seconds we see What We Do in the Shadows star Matt Berry. The star voiced the Nitwit Villager in A Minecraft Movie, but it looks like he may return as a different character. In one shot, Berry said, "I've been told I'm not allowed to tell you who exactly I'm playing in this new film," before a crew member holds up one of Steve's blue vests. Berry says, "That's not turquoise. Steve would not be wearing that."
Does this mean that Berry will be playing Black's character, Steve? That's not exactly clear, but Minecraft fans are certain they know who he is. "That's definitely Herobrine, no doubt," commented one fan. Now, even if you have played the game, you may not know who Herobrine is, as he is not actually a real character. The figure comes from an online urban legend, where players reported sightings of an evil version of Steve with solid white eyes, who would stalk players and destroy their builds.
Bringing a Minecraft urban legend into the fold wouldn't be the first time Hess has played with the game's lore. In the first film, one of the best Minecraft Movie Easter eggs was a pig wearing a crown, which isn't from the game. This was a reference to the avatar used by a longtime Minecraft player and content creator, Technoblade, who sadly passed away in 2022.
Putting fans first seems to still be at the top of Hess' list going into the sequel, as at the end of the video, he and Mojang Studios creative director Jens 'Jeb' Bergensten reveal how players can get involved. Minecraft has launched the Minecraft Movie Build Challenge, which gives one lucky player the chance to have their build featured in the new movie, and the finalists will get to see the sequel early at a private screening.
For more information on the Minecraft Movie Build Challenge, visit the official Minecraft site. A Minecraft Movie Squared hits cinemas on July 23, 2027. For more, check out our picks of the best video game movies of all time, or keep up with other upcoming movies.
