‘Minecraft 2’ is officially in production, with a tentative release date set for July 27, 2027. Director Jess Hess will return to lead the project, collaborating with co-writer Chris Galletta. The first ‘Minecraft’ film was a commercial success, earning million in the U.S. during its opening weekend and a total of million globally, making it the second-highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2025. The film is based on the popular game and follows a group of misfits navigating a cubic world after stepping through a portal.