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A curated ranking of Kirsten Dunst's most memorable screen roles, tracing her evolution from child star to Oscar-nominated lead across indie dramas, genre classics, and big-budget films, with Melancholia topping the list and collaborations with Coppola and von Trier highlighted as career-defining collaborations.
The Housemaid’s Secret, the sequel to Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid, features Sydney Sweeney with Michele Morrone and Kirsten Dunst joining the cast. Lionsgate will release it on December 17, 2027, with production beginning later this year. Paul Feig returns to direct, Rebecca Sonnenshine reteams as screenwriter, and Lionsgate aims to launch a franchise around the Christmas release window.
Lionsgate has set The Housemaid’s Secret, the sequel to The Housemaid, for December 17, 2027, reuniting Sydney Sweeney with Kirsten Dunst. Paul Feig returns to direct, Rebecca Sonnenshine adapts Freida McFadden’s bestseller, Michele Morrone reprises Enzo, and Hidden Pictures’ Todd Lieberman with Fifty-Fifty’s Kaylee McGregor will produce. Production starts later this year, with Lionsgate planning additional Housemaid films in the future.
Kirsten Dunst is joining The Housemaid's Secret, the sequel to 2025's hit The Housemaid, based on Freida McFadden's novel and led by Sydney Sweeney. The film follows Millie as she returns to work for a new family and uncovers dark secrets behind a locked door. Paul Feig will direct from a script by Rebecca Sonnshine; Michele Morrone returns as Enzo, while Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar won't reprise their roles. Hidden Pictures, Fifty Fifty Films and Lionsgate are producing.
Kirsten Dunst is joining Sydney Sweeney in Lionsgate's The Housemaid's Secret, the sequel to The Housemaid. The project, based on Freida McFadden's second Housemaid book, will be directed by Paul Feig, with Michele Morrone returning and produced by Hidden Pictures' Todd Lieberman and Sweeney's Fifty Fifty Films.
Kirsten Dunst will star opposite Sydney Sweeney in Lionsgate’s The Housemaid’s Secret, based on Freida McFadden’s second Housemaid novel, with Paul Feig returning to direct and Rebecca Sonnenshine adapting. Michele Morrone also returns as Enzo, and production is led by Todd Lieberman with Sweeney’s Fifty Fifty Films. The plot follows Millie as she works for a woman behind a locked door, uncovering dangerous secrets, following the first film’s major global success.
Following the Oscar nominations, Kirsten Dunst shared a meme from Stavros Halkias backing Jesse Plemons’ Bugonia performance, signaling support for his buzzed-about turn. The moment comes as Plemons competes for Best Actor in Yorgos Lanthimos’s Bugonia, a role that has generated awards-season chatter after his Golden Globes nod earlier this month. Plemons was previously Oscar-nominated for The Power of the Dog, while Dunst herself has prior Oscar history with that film as well.
Derek Cianfrance's film Roofman, based on real events, explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the American Dream through the story of a former soldier turned robber hiding in a toy store, emphasizing his choice of love over money and reflecting on his personal and societal values.
Kirsten Dunst has declined to participate in a 'Bring It On' reboot, preferring to leave the beloved film as it is, and is currently starring in 'Roofman' while considering future projects like a 'Minecraft' sequel for fun and financial reasons.
'Roofman' is a film that portrays a charming yet misguided criminal, Jeffrey Manchester, played by Channing Tatum, who becomes a homeless fugitive living inside a Toys R Us store after a series of McDonald's robberies. The movie explores themes of flawed heroism and redemption, set against a nostalgic '70s vibe, with strong performances and a focus on character complexity. It highlights the paradox of a criminal motivated by family, blending humor with tragedy, and features a compelling chemistry between Tatum and Kirsten Dunst.
'Roofman' is a compelling film based on a true story, featuring Channing Tatum as a veteran turned criminal who escapes prison and lives secretly in a Toys R Us, forming a romantic connection with a small-town mother, with strong performances and authentic storytelling that could make it one of 2025's best movies.
Kirsten Dunst revealed the correct pronunciation of her name as 'Keersten,' correcting common mispronunciations like 'Kristin,' and shared her experiences with people mispronouncing her name, both in Hollywood and in everyday life.
Kirsten Dunst expressed interest in starring in a sequel to the record-breaking 'Minecraft Movie,' citing her kids' love for the original and her desire to be in a financially successful film, as discussions about a sequel are already underway.
Kirsten Dunst shared that her four-year-old son James experienced a serious health scare while she was filming overseas in Budapest, which was a frightening experience for her family but they are now all fine. The incident brought her family closer together, and she compared the fear to the worst-case scenarios in the movie 'Final Destination.'
Kirsten Dunst revealed she would be willing to star in 'Minecraft 2' primarily to make a lot of money, citing her children's love for the first film and her desire to avoid financial losses, contrasting her recent artistic projects with the commercial success of the 'Minecraft' movie.