Warner Bros. has set a release date for the next *Minecraft* movie, and it’s coming out around the same time as James Gunn’s upcoming *Superman* film, which could create some competition.
The new *Minecraft* movie is scheduled to hit theaters on July 23, 2027, following the release of James Gunn’s *Superman* sequel, *Man of Tomorrow*, which comes out on July 9, 2027.
It’s also the same day that Disney recently announced for The Simpsons movie.
— A Minecraft Movie (@AMinecraftMovie) October 9, 2025
Minecraft Sequel in the Works
After the unexpected success of *A Minecraft Movie* this year, Warner Bros. and Legendary are already planning a sequel. Jared Hess will return as director and co-writer, working with Chris Galletta on the script. The first film earned an impressive $957.8 million globally, making it the year’s second-highest-grossing movie and Warner Bros.’ biggest hit that wasn’t based on a superhero story in years.
The first movie featured Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Jennifer Coolidge. It had a huge opening weekend, earning $163 million in the US and $313 million worldwide – making it the biggest video game movie launch of all time, surpassing *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*. Jason Momoa will return as a producer for the next installment, but casting details haven’t been announced yet.
Warner Bros. Bets on Minecraft Over Superman?
The release of *Minecraft 2* comes at an interesting time. It follows news that James Gunn’s *Superman* movie, despite a large $350 million budget and significant promotion, didn’t perform as well financially as expected. While the film grossed $615.7 million worldwide, many industry experts believe it didn’t even make back its costs, which has led to concerns about the future of Gunn’s DC Universe and whether it will connect with mainstream audiences.
James Gunn is both writing and directing the upcoming *Superman* movie, *Man of Tomorrow*. However, Warner Bros. also seems to be investing heavily in familiar properties like *Minecraft*, suggesting they might be relying more on non-superhero films for box office success.
It’s also possible Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow release date could get pushed.
What’s Next
The upcoming film, *Man of Tomorrow*, will move forward with the new DC Universe James Gunn is creating. David Corenswet will play Superman, and Nicholas Hoult will star as Lex Luthor.
The team behind the first *Minecraft* movie is planning a sequel, hoping to achieve similar blockbuster results. Jared Hess will return as director, and Jason Momoa and the original cast are expected to reprise their roles.
Warner Bros. is heading for a major summer battle in 2027, as the new DC Universe led by James Gunn will compete with a movie based on one of the studio’s most popular video games.
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