Jason Momoa, who played the lead role of Garrett ‘The Garbage Man’ Garrison in the original Minecraft Movie, has confirmed that the sequel is preparing to enter production very soon. The actor shared this update during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, generating excitement among fans eager for the next chapter of the Minecraft movie series.
Momoa described the new script as far superior to the first, revealing his enthusiastic reaction.
“Very soon. Dude. Bro, end of April. They’re in it,”
he said.
“The script is even better. It’s so good, I was laughing out loud. I haven’t laughed out loud in a very long time at a script. I was perplexed on the first script, this one I’m laughing out loud.”
Returning Director Jared Hess Discusses Sequel Plans and Release Date
Director Jared Hess is confirmed to return for the Minecraft Movie sequel, with a scheduled release date set for July 23, 2027. Hess co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Galletta, building on the strong foundation set by the first film’s success at the box office, which became Warner Bros’ third largest opening of all time in April.
Hess expressed his enthusiasm about revisiting Minecraft’s vast universe, which offers many untapped stories and possibilities.
“We had so much fun making this movie, and it’s such an expansive world in the game, and there were so many things that we didn’t tap into that we wanted to,”
Hess said.
“I would have a blast doing the sequel, and it seems like there’s already talk about it happening, so I’m super excited. It’ll be so much fun to go back into the world. The fans are just having such a good time. We teased it in the end credits, and the fans seem to be going wild for it.”
Character Continuity and Fan Expectations for the Sequel
The sequel will continue to focus on popular characters from the Minecraft universe. Hess highlighted the involvement of both Steve, played by Jack Black, and the character Alex, who was teased in the first movie’s closing scenes.
“It’s Steve (Jack Black) and Alex, and so that’s the one that we will be bringing to the table without a doubt,”
Hess confirmed, signaling the continuation of storylines fans have come to enjoy.
With Momoa’s passionate endorsement and Hess’s dedication to expanding Minecraft’s world on screen, the sequel is poised to build on the original film’s momentum, tapping into the enthusiasm of its large fanbase.
The Growing Anticipation and Industry Impact
The announcement of the Jason Momoa Minecraft sequel marks another high-profile example of video game adaptations receiving continued investment from major studios like Warner Bros. Given the blockbuster success of the first movie and the renewed excitement surrounding the script and production, this upcoming sequel is expected to attract wide attention upon release.
Moving forward, audiences can look forward to a fresh yet familiar experience in the Minecraft cinematic universe starting production imminently and culminating in a mid-2027 release, promising a blend of humor, adventure, and the richly detailed world that made the game a cultural phenomenon.
Jason Momoa teases what’s in store for @AMinecraftMovie 2 👀 #FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/lojsUmrRqF
— The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) January 16, 2026
