Jack Black Kicks Off the Production of A Minecraft Movie 2 in Characteristic "Steve" Style
The Artist Behind the Iconic Minecraft Paintings Has Portrayed Jack Black
Following the triumph of A Minecraft Movie in the spring of 2025, the highly anticipated sequel has officially moved into production. To mark this milestone, lead actor Jack Black announced the occasion in a manner that perfectly embodies the essence of "Steve," the iconic Minecraft character.
The star shared a portrait on Instagram, depicting himself as Steve from the game, seated on a throne and conjuring fire from his hand. The artwork creatively incorporates subtle nods to the original paintings found in the Minecraft game, such as the skull and the pixelated flame. The caption reads, "And so it begins." You can find the post below.
This painting is more significant than one might initially realize, as it was crafted by Swedish artist Kristoffer Zetterstrand, who was responsible for creating 40 of the original paintings for the Minecraft video game. It appears quite likely that he is involved in the sequel, as his own post concerning the commissioned piece reveals other game-inspired paintings hanging in the background. Could these be intended for the new movie? Is it possible that Black's commissioned portrait will appear in Steve's new dwelling? Take a look at the image below.
According to The New Zealand Herald, filming for A Minecraft Movie 2 has already commenced in Huntly and various other locations throughout Auckland. This update arrives several months after the sequel's official announcement back in October 2025. Although director Jared Hess and the cast have remained tight-lipped regarding the sequel's plot, we have confirmed that Kristen Dunst has been cast as Alex, the game's female playable character.
A Minecraft Movie hit screens in April 2025 and debuted to a staggering $313.7 million globally, establishing it as the most successful opening for a video game film to date. Beyond its commercial triumph, the project sparked several cinema trends, leading young fans to throw popcorn during specific lines of dialogue, with one moviegoer even bringing a live chicken to a screening. By the conclusion of its theatrical run, the film had grossed just under $1 billion.
A Minecraft Movie 2 is scheduled to hit cinemas on July 23, 2027. For further information, please check out our curated list of the best video game movies of all time, or stay up-to-date with other upcoming film releases.
