Draft:Untitled Minecraft series

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{{short description|Upcoming computer-animated Netflix series}}

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The untitled Minecraft series is an upcoming Canadian animated adventure television series based on the 2011 video game Minecraft by Mojang Studios. It is being developed by Canadian animation studio WildBrain and is set to premiere on Netflix at an unspecified date, being the second collaboration between Mojang and Netflix since Minecraft: Story Mode was added to the streaming platform from 2018 to 2022.

Production

The series was first announced during the celebration of Minecraft{{'s}} 15th anniversary, in which a short teaser trailer was uploaded to YouTube on 30 May 2024.{{cite web |title=Minecraft animated series announced for Netflix |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/minecraft-animated-series-announced-for-netflix |website=Eurogamer |publisher=Victoria Kennedy |access-date=30 May 2024 |date=30 May 2024}} Computer animation studio WildBrain was reported to be producing the series, with Netflix stating that the series "will feature an original story with new characters, showing the world of Minecraft in a new light."{{cite web |title=Netflix is making a Minecraft animated series |url=https://www.polygon.com/24167807/minecraft-netflix-animated-series-tv-show |website=Polygon |publisher=Michael McWhertor |access-date=30 May 2024 |date=30 May 2024}}{{cite web |title='Minecraft' Animated Series in the Works at Netflix Featuring New Characters |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/minecraft-animated-series-netflix-1236019300/ |website=Variety |publisher=Selome Hailu |access-date=30 May 2024 |date=30 May 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Dinsale |first1=Ryan |title=Minecraft Animated Series Announced for Netflix |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/minecraft-animated-series-announced-for-netflix |website=IGN |access-date=24 May 2025 |date=30 May 2024}}

Netflix presented a first look at the series as part of their "Animated Series Studio Focus" at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on 12 June 2025.{{cite web |last1=Amidi |first1=Amid |title=Netflix Announces Annecy Festival Line-Up Including World Premiere Of 'Fixed' |url=https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/netflix-announces-annecy-festival-line-up-including-world-premiere-of-fixed-246934.html |publisher=Cartoon Brew |access-date=24 May 2025 |date=23 April 2025}}{{cite web |last1=Milligan |first1=Mercedes |title=Netflix Animation Returns to Annecy with 'Stranger Things,' 'In Your Dreams,' 'Fixed' & Much More! |url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/04/netflix-animation-returns-to-annecy-with-stranger-things-in-your-dreams-fixed-much-more/ |website=Animation Magazine |access-date=24 May 2025 |date=23 April 2025}} Dominique Basay stated that they were "deep in collaboration with [their] friends at Mojang Studios," adding "they want to make something authentic and familiar to Minecraft, but also create a universe that is a new experience for fans".{{cite web |last1=Lang |first1=Jamie |title='Minecraft,' 'Clash of Clans,' 'Magic the Gathering' and 'Ghostbusters' Series Teased at Netflix Annecy Studio Focus |url=https://variety.com/2025/tv/global/minecraft-clash-of-clans-magic-the-gathering-netflix-1236429388/ |website=Variety |access-date=13 June 2025 |date=12 June 2025}}

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