Key Points
- Kirsten Dunst cast as Alex, joining returning stars Momoa, Jack Black, Brooks, Berry, and Jennifer Coolidge.
- Jared Hess returns as director; Chris Galletta co-wrote the script; sequel releases July 23, 2027.
- Sequel follows blockbuster first film that earned nearly $1 billion worldwide and opened to $163 million domestically.
KISTEN Dunst is officially heading to the Overworld.
The actress has joined the cast of the untitled sequel to A Minecraft Movie from Warner Bros. and Legendary, where she’ll play Alex, one of the most recognisable player avatars from the hit Minecraft games.
Dunst joins returning stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Matt Berry and Jennifer Coolidge.
Plot details for the sequel are still being kept under wraps, but the first movie followed a group of unlikely heroes pulled through a mysterious portal into the blocky world of Minecraft, where they had to survive dangerous creatures and find their way home, according to Deadline.
The sequel arrives after the huge success of the first film, which opened to a record-breaking $163 million domestically and went on to earn nearly $1 billion worldwide.
Jared Hess is returning to direct, with Chris Galletta co-writing the script.
Warner Bros. has set the sequel for release on July 23, 2027.
Dunst’s casting is a major win for the franchise, especially after she previously expressed interest in joining a follow-up.
The Oscar-nominated actress has recently appeared in Civil War and The Power of the Dog, and will next be seen alongside Keanu Reeves in The Entertainment System Is Down.
Why This Matters
Kirsten Dunst joining as Alex brings Oscar-nominated star power to a fan-favorite role, boosting the sequel's profile and box-office potential after the billion-dollar original, while reassuring fans with returning creatives and familiar cast continuity.
