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Kirsten Dunst Cast as Alex in ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Sequel

The sequel reunites director Jared Hess with returning stars for a July 23, 2027 release.

Overview

  • Kirsten Dunst will play Alex in the untitled follow-up, a role she confirmed on Instagram as industry outlets reported the casting.
  • Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Matt Berry and Jennifer Coolidge are set to return to the ensemble.
  • Jared Hess returns to direct and co-write with Chris Galletta, with Warner Bros. scheduling the theatrical release for July 23, 2027.
  • Story and character specifics remain under wraps beyond Dunst’s role, with the studio keeping plot details closely held.
  • The first film was a box-office phenomenon, opening to a record $163 million domestically and nearing $1 billion worldwide, which fast-tracked the sequel into production for spring 2026 per recent reports.