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Kirsten Dunst Says She’d Join ‘Minecraft 2’ to “Make a Movie Where I Don’t Lose Money”

She frames her interest as a pragmatic, money‑minded move sparked by her children’s fondness for the first film.

Kirsten Dunst is opening up about wanting to make money after the blockbuster "Minecraft Movie."
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Overview

  • Kirsten Dunst told Town & Country she would happily star in a sequel to A Minecraft Movie, quipping, “Maybe I can just make a movie where I don’t lose money?”
  • Dunst said her two sons enjoyed the original, adding family appeal to her financial reasoning for considering the role.
  • A Minecraft Movie has grossed about $955 million worldwide and ranks as 2025’s top domestic earner despite poor-to-mixed reviews.
  • Director Jared Hess has said there are talks about a follow-up and Warner Bros. has discussed continuing the franchise, but no sequel has been officially greenlit or cast.
  • Dunst continues to balance indie and studio work, with upcoming projects including Roofman, a new Sofia Coppola film, and a mermaid thriller with Mikey Madison.