Overview
- Kirsten Dunst has been cast in the untitled sequel, according to Deadline, though her character is being kept under wraps.
- Some outlets report Dunst will play Alex from the Minecraft games, but the studio and trade reporting have not confirmed the role.
- Jared Hess will return to direct and co-write the sequel with Chris Galletta, maintaining the team behind the original hit.
- Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Matt Berry, and Jennifer Coolidge are set to reprise their roles alongside Dunst.
- Warner Bros. has scheduled the sequel for July 23, 2027, following the first film’s record $163 million domestic opening and worldwide gross approaching $1 billion.