A Minecraft Movie 2 Gets Update, Jared Hess Talks Post-Credit Scene

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Director Jared Hess shares news about the potential sequel to the recently released live-action adaptation of Minecraft, titled Minecraft 2. He hints at what fans might anticipate from this upcoming movie, as it builds upon Warner Bros.’ version based on the popular video game series. Although critics have given it mixed reviews, the film featuring Jack Black has managed to capture the interest of audiences, boasting an impressive 87% score on Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes.

Welcome to the realm of Minecraft! In this universe, creativity isn’t merely a tool for crafting, it’s crucial for survival. A group consisting of Garrett ‘The Garbage Man’ Garrison, Henry, Natalie, and Dawn are faced with everyday challenges when they are all of a sudden whisked through a strange portal into the Overworld – an extraordinary, block-based universe that thrives on creativity. To return home, they must learn to navigate this world (and defend it from threats like Piglins and Zombies), embarking on a mystical journey alongside an expert crafter named Steve. Along their adventure, they will be compelled to show courage and rediscover the qualities that make them unique – their very creative skills that are essential for not just surviving in this strange world, but also thriving back home.

What was director Jared Hess’ A Minecraft Movie 2 update?

In a recent interview with Deadline, Hess revealed his enthusiasm for potentially directing the next Minecraft film, as he believes there are numerous aspects of the vast game yet to be explored. He hinted that discussions regarding this project have already taken place, particularly following the presentation of a post-credit scene to fans.

He expressed his excitement, stating that creating this film was incredibly enjoyable, given the vastness of the game’s universe and numerous aspects they didn’t get to explore as much as they wanted. If given the chance, he would relish making a sequel, especially since there are discussions about it happening. He is thrilled at the prospect of revisiting this world, as fans appear to be having a great time with it. In fact, they even hinted at potential expansions in the end credits, and the enthusiastic response from fans seems overwhelmingly positive.

Furthermore, Hess also verified that Alex is indeed the fresh character introduced in the post-credits sequence. Notably, Alex is among the well-liked pre-set player characters in the original game.

He went on to say, “The character we’ve been hinting at is named Alex, who is one of the most crucial characters in Minecraft alongside Steve. Without a shadow of a doubt, it’s these two characters – Steve and Alex – that we plan to introduce.

The film “Minecraft: The Movie” was helmed by director Jared Hess, with a script penned by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Neil Widener, Gavin James, and Chris Galletta. Allison Schroeder and Chris Bowman & Hubbel Palmer are credited for the story. The main cast includes Jason Momoa as The Garbage Man, Jack Black as Steve, Emma Myers as Natalie, Danielle Brooks as Dawn, Sebastian Hansen as Henry, and Rachel House as Malgosha. Other notable actors in this production include Matt Berry, Kate McKinnon, and Jemaine Clement.

The movie was created by a team consisting of Jason Momoa, Roy Lee, Jon Berg, Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Jill Messick, Torfi Frans Ólafsson, and Vu Bui. Additionally, Todd Hallowell, Jay Ashenfelter, Kayleen Walters, Brian Mendoza, and Jon Spaihts served as executive producers. The production was handled by Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures.

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2025-04-08 00:41