Kirsten Dunst Expresses Interest in Lucrative Minecraft Sequel

Kirsten Dunst has expressed a newfound focus on commercial success in her acting career, aiming to star in financially lucrative projects like the upcoming "Minecraft 2" sequel, inspired partly by her children's enjoyment of the first film and her desire to avoid financial loss. The original "Minecraft Movie" was a major box office hit, grossing $955 million worldwide and becoming Warner Bros.' biggest hit of 2025, which makes a sequel a promising opportunity for both the studio and Dunst. Besides "Minecraft 2," Dunst is involved in other projects such as the crime drama "Roofman" and a mermaid thriller, while also reflecting on past pay disparities she experienced in Hollywood. Despite her reputation for choosing artistic indie films and collaborations with female directors like Sofia Coppola, Dunst is open to mainstream roles, including potential comic book movies, to secure better pay to support her family. She also shared a recent personal challenge involving a medical emergency of her son during filming abroad, though her family is now fine. Industry observers note that Dunst’s shift toward more commercially viable roles aligns with her responsibilities as a mother and caregiver, seeking steady and rewarding work.