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Minecraft Movie 2: Dunst Returns as Alex!
14 May
Summary
- Kirsten Dunst will reprise her role as Alex in the Minecraft movie sequel.
- Jared Hess is returning to direct the sequel, slated for a 2027 release.
- The sequel will feature Steve and Alex, key characters from the game.

Kirsten Dunst is set to reprise her role as Alex in "A Minecraft Movie 2," with director Jared Hess returning to the helm. The highly anticipated sequel is scheduled for release on July 23, 2027. Dunst expressed enthusiasm for the project, noting her children's enjoyment of the first film and her desire to create a financially successful movie.
Hess, who is co-writing the script with Chris Galletta, previously shared his excitement for a sequel, citing the first movie's significant box office success. He indicated that the sequel would explore more of the expansive game world that couldn't be fully realized in the initial film. The return of both Steve and Alex, pivotal characters from the game, has been confirmed by Hess, who teased their presence at the end of the first movie.