Netflix is developing an animated series based on the popular video game “Minecraft”. The platform will produce the project in conjunction with Mojang Studios, the game's Swedish developer. Plot details are not yet known, but according to Netflix, the series “will feature an original story with new characters, showing the world of Minecraft in a new light“.

The series, which will be computer-animated, is being developed by WildBrain, the Canadian studio behind Netflix animation projects such as “Sonic Prime,” “Ninjago: Dragons Rising” and “Carmen Sandiego.” In 2022, Netflix premiered a revival of WildBrain's "Johnny Test," which originally aired on The WB and later on Cartoon Network for six seasons from 2005 to 2014. The studio also produced "The Snoopy Show" and "Snoopy in Space" on Apple TV+ and "Fireman Sam" on Channel 5 in the UK.

Mojang released “Minecraft” in 2011. With its characteristic pixelated style, the game allows players to build 3D worlds with colorful blocks. More than 140 million people play “Minecraft” every month, which has spawned spin-offs “Minecraft: Story Mode,” “Minecraft Earth,” “Minecraft Dungeons” and “Minecraft Legends.”

This isn't the only "Minecraft" narrative adaptation Mojang has in the works. The Microsoft-owned company has also prepared a film backed by Warner Bros. and Legendary with Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks and Emma Myers as the leads and Jared Hess as director. The premiere is scheduled for April 4, 2025.

Source: Variety