Netflix has announced an animated Minecraft series in celebration of the game’s 15th anniversary. This new series will introduce an original cast of characters, adding a fresh narrative to the beloved sandbox game.

In addition to the animated series, a live-action Minecraft movie starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black is also in development. These projects hint at a wealth of potential adaptations that could further explore and expand the game’s rich lore.

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From Netflix & Mojang Studios, an animated Minecraft series is officially in the works. pic.twitter.com/yo41rEmAPn

— Netflix (@netflix) May 30, 2024

Minecraft is renowned for its limitless creative possibilities, allowing players to build anything they can imagine. The upcoming animated series will capitalize on this aspect, promising to feature impressive builds within its vast sandbox environment. Netflix has teased that the series will “show the world of Minecraft in a new light,” suggesting a darker storyline.

In the game, daytime is peaceful, but nightfall brings out hostile creatures such as skeletons, zombies, and creepers that attack players and create chaos. The series may also depict an epic confrontation with the fearsome Ender Dragon, known as the game’s ‘final boss,’ which is notoriously difficult to reach and defeat in survival mode.

With the Minecraft live-action movie slated for release in 2025, now is the perfect time for fans to revisit the classic game. The animated series and the movie promise to bring the pixelated world of Minecraft to life in exciting new ways.