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The one simple reason why Kirsten Dunst would star in Minecraft 2

Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst
Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst (2024 Invision)
  • Kirsten Dunst, known for her roles in cult classics and indie films, is now looking to star in blockbusters, partly for financial reasons.
  • She expressed a desire to appear in a potential sequel to 'A Minecraft Movie', influenced by her sons' enjoyment of the film and its lucrative potential.
  • 'A Minecraft Movie', an adaptation of the popular video game, achieved significant commercial success, grossing nearly $1 billion worldwide.
  • Despite its impressive box office performance, the film received largely negative critical reviews but was highly popular with audiences.
  • The film is currently the second-highest-grossing video game adaptation globally, behind 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie'.
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