Minecraft season 2
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The second season of the American animated television series Minecraft will release on Netflix on July 1, 2024. The series is based on the video game of the same name and adapts characters created by Squared Media. The season is produced by Mob Productions and Freddie Goodwin and will consist of 10 episodes.
The series stars Jack Black and Amy Poehler as the lead characters, Steve Stonecutter and his best friend Alex Stonecutter. Also returning are main cast members Tom Holland, Jason Momoa, James Earl Jones, and Danielle Brooks. They are joined by Michael Cudlitz. Minecraft was renewed for its second season in September 2022.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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| 11 | 1 | "Part XI" | Jackson Greene | Freddie Goodwin | July 1, 2024 |
| 12 | 2 | "Part XII" | Jackson Greene | Jason Momoa | July 1, 2024 |
| 13 | 3 | "Part XIII" | Jackson Greene | Wilma Zimmerman | July 1, 2024 |
| 14 | 4 | "Part XIV" | Jackson Greene | Wilma Zimmerman | July 1, 2024 |
| 15 | 5 | "Part XV" | Jackson Greene | Freddie Goodwin | July 1, 2024 |
| 16 | 6 | "Part XVI" | Jackson Greene | Jason Momoa | July 1, 2024 |
| 17 | 7 | "Part XVII" | Jackson Greene | Wilma Zimmerman | July 1, 2024 |
| 18 | 8 | "Part XVIII" | Jackson Greene | Jackson Greene | July 1, 2024 |
| 19 | 9 | "Part XIX" | Jackson Greene | Freddie Goodwin | July 1, 2024 |
| 20 | 10 | "Part XX" | Jackson Greene | Wilma Zimmerman & Freddie Goodwin | July 1, 2024 |
Cast and characters
Main
- Jack Black as Steve Stonecutter
- Amy Poehler as Alex Stonecutter
- Tom Holland as Derp
- Jason Momoa as Jackster
- James Earl Jones as Herobrine
- Danielle Brooks as Nova
- Michael Cudlitz as ???
Recurring
- Josh Brolin as the Angel of Death (AOD)
- Dylan Buccieri as Warewolf
- Assaf Cohen as Null
- Fred Tatasciore as Entity 303
Guest
Production
Development
In September 2022, Mob Productions renewed the series for a second season with a 10 episode order. The following month, Zendaya left the project due to personal reasons. The season was originally planned to release in 2023, but was delayed due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
Casting
Shortly after the second season was renewed, Zendaya left the project. Amy Poehler replaced her for the role of Alex Stonecutter. Previous stars Jack Black, Tom Holland, Jason Momoa, James Earl Jones, and Danielle Brooks.
Photorealistic animation
Unlike other animation, Goodwin wanted to use photorealistic animation for Minecraft. They kept the 3D dimension blocked shapes of the game to keep the feeling of the game theme. However, they weren't strict on what they can add and do within the universe.
Music
In order to keep the theme and music for the series as close to the video game, Goodwin approached C418, Lena Raine, Kumi Tanioka, and Aaron Cherof to make the score for the series.
Marketing
Release
Minecraft Season 2 is scheduled to release in its entirety on July 1, 2024; and will be released on other platforms on December 1, 2024.