Kirsten Dunst has expressed a strong interest in starring in the upcoming sequel to the successful Minecraft movie, signaling her readiness for another blockbuster role. The 43-year-old actress shared this during a recent interview with Town & Country, mentioning both personal and professional reasons for her enthusiasm toward the project.
Personal Motivation and Financial Considerations Behind Her Interest
Dunst revealed that her involvement would be inspired largely by her family, as her partner Jesse Plemons and she share two sons, Ennis and James, who are fans of the original Minecraft film. Additionally, Dunst humorously noted her desire to find a project where she could profit rather than lose money, referring to the financial upsides of joining a major studio production like Minecraft 2.
Maybe I can just make a movie where I don’t lose money?
—Kirsten Dunst, Actress
The first Minecraft movie, featuring stars like Jason Momoa and Jack Black, has been a huge commercial success, ranking as the third highest-grossing film worldwide in 2025 and the top film domestically. This success makes the sequel a highly attractive venture for actors looking to benefit financially.
Dunst’s Experience Balancing Franchise Roles and Indie Films
With a career spanning decades, Dunst has seamlessly moved between big-budget franchises and independent films. She is well known for playing Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy and has expressed interest in reprising that role due to its financial benefits.
because you get paid a lot of money, and I have two children, and I support my mother.
—Kirsten Dunst, Actress
She has openly discussed pay disparities in Hollywood, admitting that early in her career she lacked awareness about negotiating salaries.
Hopefully, the way I carve my path will help other actresses, but I definitely grew up in a time with major pay disparity between the lead actor and myself, even though I had been in Bring It On and he hadn’t,
she said.
You know what I mean? I had more success in my box office than he did.
—Kirsten Dunst, Actress
I was 17! I’m still learning! When you’re that age.. I’m still learning my taste in film! I didn’t even think to ask,
she added.
I didn’t even know there was a place to challenge it. That’s how it felt at 17.
—Kirsten Dunst, Actress
Upcoming Projects and Future Prospects
Kirsten Dunst is currently slated to star alongside Channing Tatum in the crime comedy Roofman. She also mentioned other upcoming films, including a mermaid-themed story featuring Mikey Madison and Sofia Coppola’s next project, which is scheduled to begin filming next year.
While her docket is filling up, fans and industry observers alike are hopeful that Minecraft 2 will soon become one of her next major engagements, pairing her talents with one of the highest-grossing entertainment franchises in recent history.
