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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kevin E G Perry

Minecraft sequel casts big name as franchise gears up for 2027 return

  • Kirsten Dunst has been cast in the upcoming sequel to A Minecraft Movie, reportedly taking on the role of Alex.
  • Her casting comes months after she publicly expressed a desire to join the film franchise, influenced by her children's enjoyment of the first movie and its commercial potential.
  • The original A Minecraft Movie was a major box office success, earning nearly $1 billion globally and becoming the fifth highest-grossing film of 2025.
  • Despite its financial triumph, the first film received a largely negative critical reception, with The Independent describing it as “underwhelming” and “flawed”.
  • Director Jared Hess is set to return for the sequel, alongside stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Jennifer Coolidge, with a release anticipated in July 2027.

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Kirsten Dunst cast in Minecraft 2 after begging to join film ‘where I don’t lose money’

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