A Minecraft Movieis already one of the biggest films of 2025, and there are a lot of reasons to be excited for what comes next. WhileA Minecraft Movie’s cast, headlined by Jack Black as Steve, was one of the big reasons it was so successful, one of the most exciting moments in the film was the reveal of a cast member who wasn’t even credited.
Kate McKinnon played Alex in one ofA Minecraft Movie’s post-credits scenes. The scene was quite short, with Steve going to his old house and finding that it was now occupied by Alex, but McKinnon’s face wasn’t even shown, as she was only seen from the back. However, McKinnon is likely to reprise the role ofAlex inA Minecraft Movie’s sequel, andher inclusion could potentially act as a replacement for Jason Momoa’s Garrett “Garbage Man” Garrison.
If Momoa Leaves, McKinnon Would Be A Great Replacement
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WhileAMinecraft Moviesequel hasn’t been officially announced, the movie’s massive success essentially guarantees that a continuation will happen eventually. Jason Momoa’s Garrett, while a great inclusion, felt like his story had concluded by theend ofA Minecraft Movie. While he could be brought back as one of the main characters again, havingKate McKinnon as Alex replace him would be a natural evolution of the franchise.
Kate McKinnon was revealed to be part of the cast in January 2024, but her role wasn’t revealed until the release of the movie this year.
Of course, given the success of the first film,Warner Bros. and Mojang will probably want to try replicating it as much as possiblefor whateverMinecraft’s sequel is about. Movie studios seem to want to play it safe more often than not these days, and dropping an actor like Momoa could be seen as a risk. That said, Kate McKinnon would make for a great addition toA Minecraft Movie 2, even more so if paired with Jack Black.
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McKinnon And Black Would Be A Hilarious Duo
If Momoa doesn’t end up returning in a starring role, thenMcKinnon would be perfect as Jack Black’s co-star, and their comedic pairing could potentially be even funnier. Kate McKinnon is likely best known in recent years for her appearance in Greta Gerwig’sBarbie, where she played Weird Barbie.
That character was hilarious, and McKinnon’s performance made it all the better, so if she brought that same energy toA Minecraft Movie’s sequel, Alex and Steve would bounce off each other incredibly well. What exactly the yet-to-be-announced sequel will be about remains to be seen, but the franchise has some exciting possibilities to explore.
