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{{Italic title|Minecraft}}
{{Infobox series
| type = Series
| showrunner =
* Kevin Adams
* Joe Ksander
| writer = {{w|A. C. Bradley (screenwriter)|A.C. Bradley}}
| producer = * [[Minecraft:Torfi Frans Ólafsson]]
| production =
[[File:Mojang Studios logo.svg|20px]] [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]] 
[[File:WildBrain Studios.svg|20px|link=]] [[Minecraft:WildBrain Studios]] (animation) 
[[Minecraft:Flying Bark Productions]] (animation)
| distribution =
| date =
|premiere=TBA|aired_on=[[File:Netflix.svg|10px]] [[Minecraft:Netflix]]}}

An upcoming animated television series based on the [[Minecraft:Minecraft|video game of the same name]] is being produced by [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]], [[Minecraft:WildBrain Studios]],<ref name="mcnetarticle">{{Mcnet|netflix-series|2=Netflix + Minecraft = <3|3=May 30, 2024|4=Per Landin}}</ref> and [[Minecraft:Flying Bark Productions]].<ref>{{tweet|flyingbark|1933185022087049700|We’re delighted to share that we are continuing our incredible partnership with @Netflix on 2 new animated series: Minecraft & Clash of Clans! We’re also honoured to continue our work on Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 & @SonyAnimation’s Ghostbusters series.|June 12, 2025}}</ref> It will debut exclusively on {{w|Netflix}}.<ref name=production>{{tweet|Minecraft|1796164897249558749|NETFLIX & CRAFT ⛏️ From Netflix & Mojang Studios, an animated Minecraft series is officially in the works.|May 30, 2024}}</ref>

== Plot ==
According to Netflix, the series “will tell an original story with new [[Minecraft:character]]s and reflect the world of ''Minecraft'' in a new light”.<ref name=mcnetarticle/><ref> {{citation|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/minecraft-animated-series-netflix-1236019300/|title=‘Minecraft’ Animated Series in the Works at Netflix Featuring New Characters|section=|website=[https://variety.com/ Variety]|author=Selome Hailu|date=May 30, 2024|quote=|archive-url}}</ref>

== Production ==
=== Development ===
The series was announced to be in production on May 30, 2024, alongside a teaser trailer.<ref name=production/> WildBrain Studios - the Canadian studio behind ''{{w|Carmen Sandiego (TV series)|Carmen Sandiego}}'', ''{{w|Ninjago: Dragons Rising}}'', and ''{{w|Sonic Prime}}'' - are responsible for the series' CG-animation, while Netflix and Mojang Studios produce it.<ref name=mcnetarticle/>

On April 23, 2025, Netflix announced that an "in-depth look" at the series would be shown at their animated series studio focus at the {{w|2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} on June 12, 2025.<ref>{{citation|url=https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-returns-to-annecy-festival-with-a-wide-variety-of-first-looks|title=Netflix Returns To Annecy Festival With a Wide Variety of First Looks Including 'Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85,' Family Tentpole 'In Your Dreams,' And Adult Comedy 'Fixed'|section=|website=[https://about.netflix.com/en Netflix]|author=|date=April 23, 2025|quote=|archive-url}}</ref>

On June 12, 2025, Nexus Point News reported on X that Netflix revealed that the series will have detailed animation and "will be authentic to the game while offering new adventures".<ref>{{tweet|NexusPointNews|1933167455234322587|‘MINECRAFT’ animated series is in the works at Netflix. — The series has detailed animation. — It will be authentic to the game while offering new adventures.|June 12, 2025}}</ref> It was reported by ''{{w|Variety (magazine)|Variety}}'' that Netflix and Mojang Studios desired to "create a universe that is a new experience for fans" showcasing "a trio of images that evoked audible gasps from the crowd".<ref>{{citation|url=https://variety.com/2025/tv/global/minecraft-clash-of-clans-magic-the-gathering-netflix-1236429388/|title=‘Minecraft,’ ‘Clash of Clans,’ ‘Magic the Gathering’ and ‘Ghostbusters’ Series Teased at Netflix Annecy Studio Focus|section=“Minecraft”|website=[https://variety.com/ Variety]|author=Jamie Lang|date=June 12, 2025|quote=Bazay also unveiled a sneak peek at the animated “Minecraft” series. “We are deep in collaboration with our friends at Mojang Studios,” she noted. “Obviously, they want to make something authentic and familiar to Minecraft, but also create a universe that is a new experience for fans,” she explained while showing off a trio of images that evoked audible gasps from the crowd.|archive-url}}</ref> It was also announced that Kevin Adams and Joe Ksander would serve as showrunners while {{w|A. C. Bradley (screenwriter)|A.C. Bradley}} would serve as head writer.<ref>{{citation|url=https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/everything-netflix-announced-and-showcased-at-annecy-2025/|title=Every Animated Movie and Series Netflix Announced and Showcased at Annecy 2025|section=Family Spectacle|website=[https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/ What's on Netflix]|author=Kasey Moore|date=June 12, 2025|quote=The animated ''Minecraft'' series also got a mention with Bazay citing the IP’s most recent success with the Warner Bros. movie. The aim is to create something faithful to the game’s aesthetic, while also crafting a universe that invites both longtime fans and newcomers. Showrunners Kevin Adams & Joe Ksander are collaborating closely with Mojang, with head writer A.C. Bradley (''What If…?'') leading the narrative. Though only brief sneak peek photos were shown, it revealed an artistic vision that honors Minecraft’s blocky textures. The style reminds me of a hyper-realistic mod for Minecraft.|archive-url}}</ref>

== Videos ==
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== Quotes ==
{{Quote|This just happened: The best selling game of all time & the biggest streamer in the world are teaming up to bring you a brand NEW Minecraft Netflix animated series! News dropped at the Minecraft 15th year anniversary celebration. More updates to come.|YouTube video description}}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Minecraft Animated Series Teaser.png|alt=The Netflix logo in a landscape of Minecraft lava|The Netflix logo in a [[Minecraft:cave]] of [[Minecraft:lava]].
Minecraft Animated Series Teaser Creeper.png|A [[Minecraft:creeper]] from the teaser.
Netflix x Minecraft.png|Netflix x ''Minecraft'' logo.
</gallery>

== References ==
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== External links ==
*{{citation|url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/minecraft-animated-series|title=Dig Your Own Adventure With the ''Minecraft'' Animated Series|section=|website=[https://www.netflix.com/tudum Netflix]|author=Drew Tewksbury|date=May 31, 2024|quote=Get ready to think outside the blocks.|archive-url}}

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