Minecraft season 5
| Minecraft | |
|---|---|
| Season 5 | |
 Promotional poster | |
| Showrunner | Zachary Bennett |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Release | |
| Original network | |
| Original release | September 17, 2028 |
| Season chronology | |
The fifth and final season of the American television series Minecraft will release on Netflix on September 17, 2028 with 8 episodes. The series is based on the video game of the same name and adapts characters created by Squared Media. It is set in the Craftinverse, sharing continuity with the other television series of the universe. The season is produced by Mob Productions. Zachary Bennett serves as showrunner for the season.
Mojang and Warner Bros. Pictures will continue to partner with Mob Productions in developing Minecraft themed content. The season features Jack Black and Amy Poehler as the lead roles.
Production
In March 2028, it was announced that Freddie Goodwin has returned as a writer for the season.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 1 | "Chapter One: The Broken Flame" | Wilma Zimmerman | Zachary Bennett | September 17, 2028 | |
| Following his apparent death, Steve Stonecutter returns from the void after a brutal, unseen battle in which he succeeds in killing Vecna. He reunites with a shaken and emotionally drained Alex Stonecutter, who warns him that the Baroness is not who she claims to be and is actively working to revive Herobrine. Soon after, Steve begins experiencing sudden blackouts accompanied by glowing white eyes before mysteriously vanishing. He is summoned by the Baroness, who reveals that his body and mind have been irreversibly altered—declaring him "Stevebrine," a fusion of his identity and the dark essence of Herobrine. Using her celestial powers, the Baroness induces a comatose state in Steve, effectively splitting his consciousness in two: one part dormant, the other dormant but vulnerable. Realizing the threat he now poses, Alex seeks out Derp, who agrees to help her find a way to depower Steve before he can be fully weaponized. Meanwhile, the Baroness completes the ritual and successfully revives Herobrine, casting Steve’s comatose body back into the void. There, he is rescued by Erik Ravenwood, who helps stabilize him long enough to return to the Overworld. Steve eventually reunites with Alex, revealing that he has lost his powers in the process. As the group regroups, the Baroness kneels before Herobrine, who opens a massive portal and declares that his long-awaited legion is ready to march. | ||||||
| 40 | 2 | "Chapter Two: Dreamfall" | Jackson Greene | Rebecca Wells | September 17, 2028 | |
| 41 | 3 | "Chapter Three: Forsaken Blood" | Zachary Bennett | Freddie Goodwin | September 17, 2028 | |
| 42 | 4 | "Chapter Four: The Pact Below" | Wilma Zimmerman | Wilma Zimmerman & Zachary Bennett | September 17, 2028 | |
| 43 | 5 | "Chapter Five: Sunless Crown" | Jackson Greene | Rebecca Wells & Freddie Goodwin | September 17, 2028 | |
| 44 | 6 | "Chapter Six: Quietus" | Zachary Bennett | Zachary Bennett | September 17, 2028 | |
| 45 | 7 | "Chapter Seven: Blood of the Realms" | Wilma Zimmerman | Freddie Goodwin | September 17, 2028 | |
| 46 | 8 | "Chapter Eight: The Last Light" | Jackson Greene | Zachary Bennett & Rebecca Wells | September 17, 2028 | |