Following a strong box office debut, A Minecraft Movie appears to be setting the stage for a potential sequel. Featuring Jack Black as expert crafter Steve and Jason Momoa as Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, the film has generated early buzz not only for its cast and storyline but also for its post-credit scenes that hint at another installment.
Based on Mojang Studios’ globally popular 2011 video game Minecraft, the film opened with $10.55 million in Thursday previews — the highest for a video game adaptation, narrowly beating Five Nights at Freddy’s 2023 record. Current estimates project a domestic opening weekend between $80 million and $100 million, according to Box Office Pro, exceeding Warner Bros.' original projection of $65 million.
With a production budget of $150 million, A Minecraft Movie is performing well financially and has already sparked discussions of a potential franchise. Warner Bros. seems prepared for this, as multiple end-credit scenes suggest more adventures ahead.
The final post-credit scene features Steve (Jack Black) returning to his old house, where he meets a new red-haired resident named Alex — a key playable character from the game — portrayed in an uncredited cameo by Kate McKinnon. This scene hints at a new journey in the Overworld and sets the foundation for Minecraft Movie 2.
While no official sequel has been confirmed, the film’s financial success and story continuation cues strongly suggest that Warner Bros. is planning future entries in what could become a long-running video game film series. A Minecraft Movie is currently playing in theaters nationwide.
Released worldwide on April 4, 2025, A Minecraft Movie has sparked speculation about a sequel due to its intriguing credit scenes. The player begins as Steve or Alex and goes through hurdles to achieve their goals in the game, which is not initially story-based but has countless biomes and hidden seeds to discover.
Shawn Robbins, a box office analyst and theatrical consultant from Box Office Theory, predicted a $65 million opening, with a $90 - $100 million launch in the first week. If these projections hold true, A Minecraft Movie could potentially dethrone Inside Out 2 as the season’s top performer.
For those in the theater waiting for the credits to end, there are two credit scenes that audiences have yet to encounter. One appears in the middle of the credits sequence as a silly gag. The second shows up after the credits have rolled, offering a more large-scale tease for audiences familiar with the game.
In the brief but intriguing sequence, Jack Black’s Steve returns to his old home in the real world before he enters the Overworld. When he knocks on the door, a woman answers — her face unseen, but her appearance unmistakable to longtime fans. She wears a green shirt, sports reddish hair tied in a ponytail resting on her shoulder, and introduces herself as Alex before welcoming Steve inside. This clever easter egg ensures fans will be speculating — and hoping — for more.
Moreover, A Minecraft Movie has two post-credit scenes. At the end of the film, the heroes have all returned to the real world, creating a fun, found-family vibe. However, they were not the only characters who came to the “real world,” with a Villager wandering through a portal earlier in the film. The Villager steps out onto the road, where he is hit by a Jeep Cherokee.
In addition, the mid-credits scene features Jennifer Coolidge’s Vice Principal Marlene and her Nitwit boyfriend. The Nitwit, voiced by British comedy legend Matt Berry, reveals that they can now communicate with each other. As the two declare their love for one another, red hearts start to appear around their heads, reminiscent of how hearts appear in the Minecraft game when two animals are in love.
As the film continues to draw audiences, the buzz surrounding A Minecraft Movie suggests that fans are eager for more adventures in this beloved universe. Whether a sequel materializes remains to be seen, but the financial success and engaging storylines certainly lay a solid foundation for future installments.
With the film hitting screens on April 4, 2025, fans are already discussing the possibilities of sequels and the direction the franchise could take. The excitement surrounding the release is palpable, and it seems that the journey into the world of Minecraft is just beginning.
