Kirsten Dunst Jokes About Joining ‘Minecraft 2’ to Finally Make a Profitable Movie
Alright, let me spell this out for you—because clearly, someone needs to. Kirsten Dunst, yes *that* Kirsten Dunst—the one from Bring It On, Spider-Man, and that weirdly dramatic turn in Civil War—has made it known she wouldn’t mind being part of the sequel to the summer’s biggest box office surprise: A Minecraft Movie. Why? Because apparently, she’d like to be in a film that actually makes money for once.
In an interview with Town & Country, the Oscar-nominated actress didn’t exactly beat around the bush when discussing her next career move. “Maybe I can just make a movie where I don’t lose money,” she said, half-joking but also probably not entirely kidding. And honestly, who could blame her? With two kids at home—Ennis, 7, and James, 4—and a husband, Jesse Plemons, who also happens to be in the business (and no, not the Minecraft business), she’s got mouths to feed and tuition to fund.
Her reasoning isn’t just about cash flow either—it turns out her sons are big fans of the original Minecraft movie, which became the highest-grossing domestic film of 2025, according to Forbes. So maybe there’s some parental pride involved too. Or perhaps she just wants to be the cool mom who stars in her kids’ favorite flicks. Either way, we’re here for it.
Dunst has had quite the career, from her early days as a child star in Interview with the Vampire, to her iconic role in the Spider-Man trilogy, all the way to her more recent indie projects like Civil War and the upcoming Roofman, co-starring Channing Tatum and Peter Dinklage. But not every project has been a financial slam dunk. She admitted that Roofman was made on a modest budget, and while critical acclaim is nice, it doesn’t always pay the bills.
So what’s stopping her from jumping into the pixelated universe of Minecraft 2? Well, for starters, she hasn’t officially been offered a role. Also, she hasn’t specified what kind of character she’s interested in playing. Is she going for a heroic builder? A sneaky creeper? A wandering trader with questionable motives? We may never know—at least not until Warner Bros. comes knocking.
And speaking of Warner Bros., the studio confirmed earlier this year that a sequel is indeed in development. Co-chairmen Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy told Deadline back in April 2025 that the sequel is “imminently” being worked on, though they noted the creative process takes time. They also gave a nod to Jesse Ehrman, President of Production and Development at Warner Bros., who kept the franchise alive through over a decade of false starts and executive shake-ups.
Jason Momoa, who played the lead in the first film alongside Jack Black, has already expressed interest in returning. He even joked about naming future sequels “Another Minecraft Movie” and “And Another Minecraft Movie.” Which, honestly, sounds like a plan.
So, if you’re wondering whether Dunst will end up in the sequel, well—we’ll have to wait and see. But if anyone deserves a payday after years of delivering solid performances, it’s her. Just saying.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Town & Country, Forbes, Deadline
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