Kirsten Dunst Delivers The Update Minecraft 2 Movie Fans Have Been Waiting For
Kirsten Dunst just lit the fuse on Minecraft 2 hype, confirming she’s playing Alex and that cameras are rolling on the untitled Warner Bros. and Legendary sequel.
Well, it’s official: there’s going to be a Minecraft Movie sequel, and production has finally kicked off. Kirsten Dunst herself just dropped this little bombshell, and naturally, the Internet is freaking out. If you’re wondering what’s next for this live-action blockfest, here’s what we know (and why it’s actually kind of a big deal).
Kirsten Dunst Joins the Overworld
Kirsten Dunst—yeah, from ‘Civil War’ and ‘The Power of the Dog’—is playing Alex in the new Minecraft Movie. Warner Bros. and Legendary signed her on for the sequel, which still doesn’t have an official title. Dunst made it Instagram-official with a set photo: just her chair next to Jack Black’s, captioned ‘It has begun.’ So yes, cameras are rolling as we speak.
If you’re scratching your head about the character, Alex showed up very briefly in the first movie's post-credits—voiced by Kate McKinnon (though uncredited). Now, Dunst is taking over and giving the character a much bigger role.
How Dunst Landed the Role
Dunst’s casting isn’t random. She actually pitched herself for the part after her kids got hooked on the first film. She publicly joked that she wanted a movie role that wouldn’t cost her money for once (relatable). It was first reported back in March that she was in talks.
"It has begun."
— Kirsten Dunst, Instagram post confirming the sequel’s production start
Who’s Coming Back (And Who’s New)?
- Jason Momoa
- Jack Black
- Danielle Brooks
- Matt Berry
- Jennifer Coolidge
- Kirsten Dunst (new as Alex)
All the leads are back, so expect more of the same wild energy from the first film. Jared Hess returns as director, working off a script co-written with Chris Galletta. Producers are the same group that turned the first movie into a worldwide hit: Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Roy Lee, Eric McLeod, and Kayleen Walters.
The First Movie Was Ridiculously Successful
In case you missed it, the first Minecraft Movie was not just “good for a video game adaptation”—it smashed records. We’re talking a $163 million opening weekend in the US and nearly $961 million global total. So no, this sequel isn’t just happening for fun. Warner Bros. has a potential franchise on its hands, and they know it.
Mark Your Calendars
The official release date for the sequel is July 23, 2027. Yes, you’ll have to wait, but at least there’s proof that stuff is happening behind the scenes and not just stuck in “development limbo.”
What’s Dunst Been Up To?
If you haven’t caught her lately, Dunst has been busy. Besides suiting up for Minecraft, she’s coming off ‘Civil War’ and teaming with Channing Tatum in 'The Roofman'. She was also Oscar-nominated for ‘The Power of the Dog’, and next, she’s set to appear with Keanu Reeves in Ruben Ostlund’s upcoming project 'The Entertainment System Is Down'. Busy year.
All in all, this isn’t just another cash-grab sequel (well, okay, it is, but at least the team’s not phoning it in). With Dunst on board and the box office receipts from the last go-round, expect this one to keep making waves right through 2027.