Kirsten Dunst Joins Minecraft Sequel as Alex

Kirsten Dunst has joined the cast of the sequel to A Minecraft Movie, taking on the role of Alex in the Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures production set for release on July 23, 2027.

The announcement, first reported by Deadline, fulfills a wish Dunst expressed last August during an interview with Town & Country magazine. While promoting her film Roofman, the actress, who shares two young sons with partner Jesse Plemons, mentioned her children's enthusiasm for the original movie. "Maybe I can just make a movie where I don't lose money?" she said, adding that a project like the Minecraft sequel appealed to her both personally and professionally.

A Minecraft Movie, directed by Jared Hess and released in 2025, became a major box office success despite mixed reviews from critics. The film, based on the popular video game developed by Mojang Studios, grossed $961.2 million worldwide against a $150 million budget, ranking as the fifth highest-grossing movie of the year and the top domestic earner. It followed four protagonists, including characters played by Jason Momoa and Jack Black, who enter the game's Overworld and must collaborate to escape. The story resonated with audiences,...