Mojang Studios recently revealed a community event called the "Minecraft Movie Building Challenge." The initiative aims to build momentum for the highly anticipated film sequel. During the TwitchCon event in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the development team officially announced this challenge, where players will have the chance to win exciting prizes and numerous special perks.
If you're eager to join this creative extravaganza, here's all the key information you need to know.
How to Participate in the Minecraft Movie Building Challenge
The first step to participating in this building challenge is to head over to the Minecraft Marketplace for Bedrock Edition and download the official "Building Challenge Map." After acquiring the map, carefully study the instructions and complete your architectural creation within the designated 16x16x32 block space.
During participation, you can utilize a series of specific blocks and mobs pre-set by the system for decoration. Entries must construct a structure or residence that fits the atmosphere of one of the following four biomes:
- Plains
- Taiga
- Badlands
- Frozen Ocean
Once your creation is complete, be sure to upload it through the officially designated submission channel. The submission window runs from 12:00 AM (PT) on May 30, 2026, to 11:59 PM (PT) on June 8, 2026. The competition will undergo two rounds of internal judging, followed by a final voting phase from July 2 to July 5, 2026, where the community players will select the ultimate winner.
When submitting, you need to provide a 15 to 30-second showcase video of your build (featuring a 360-degree orbital view) and one front-facing screenshot. For detailed operational guidelines, it is recommended to refer to the official blog post.
Complete Rules for the Minecraft Movie Building Challenge
To ensure fair play, the challenge has established a series of rigorous guidelines. In addition to building within the 16x16x32 template, the following restrictions must also be observed:
I. Approved Blocks and Items List
- General List: Stone, Sand, Gravel, Water, Lava, Cobblestone, Wool, Glass, Torches, Crafting Table, Furnace, Stone Bricks, Copper (all oxidation stages allowed), Iron, Lapis Lazuli, Chains (Iron and Copper); Color is unrestricted.
- Frozen Ocean: Ice, Packed Ice, Blue Ice, Snow Block, Snow Layer, Tuff (all variants), Prismarine, Sea Lantern.
- Taiga: Deepslate (all variants), Podzol, Coarse Dirt, Fern, Large Fern, Sweet Berry Bush, Mushrooms, Mossy Stone (all variants), Dirt, Planks, Wood (Spruce, Dark Oak, Pale Oak), Doors, Trapdoors, Fences, Grass Block.
- Plains: Beehive, Bee Nest, Composter, Peony, Azalea Leaves, Azalea, Short Grass, Tall Grass, Bush, Wildflowers, Dirt Path, Farmland, Dandelion, Poppy, Cornflower, Blue Orchid, Oxeye Daisy, Wheat, Hay Bale, Planks, Wood (Oak, Birch, Cherry), Dirt, Doors, Trapdoors, Fences, Grass Block.
- Badlands: Red Sandstone (all variants), Mud, Mud Bricks (all variants), Granite (all variants), Dead Bush, Lantern (Copper variants), Cactus, Cactus Flower, Dry Grass, Leaf Litter, Gold Ore, Red Sand, Terracotta (including dyed and glazed variants).
II. Block and Item Restrictions
- Floating blocks are permitted.
- Nether or End exclusive blocks are strictly prohibited.
- Creative mode-only items (such as Spawn Eggs) are forbidden.
- Usage of Redstone components, complex machinery, automation devices, or logic circuits is disallowed.
- Although the sound performance of submissions is not judged, Note Blocks can be used as decoration.
III. Mob Guidelines
- Only Overworld mobs are permitted.
- Hostile mobs are prohibited; only passive or neutral mobs are allowed, such as: Armadillo, Chicken, Frog, Pig, Snow Golem, Bee, Iron Golem, and Llama.
- Humanoid mobs (such as Villagers, Vindicators, Witches, or Wandering Traders) are prohibited.
IV. Other Mandatory Requirements
- Text, copyrighted logos, pixel art, or any type of signs (including Hanging Signs) are forbidden.
- Usage of Map Art, Banner Art, and any signs bearing letters is prohibited.
- Religious symbols, hate speech symbols, pornographic content, replicas of real-world landmarks, and player skin depictions are strictly forbidden.
Challenge Reward Mechanism
This Minecraft Movie Building Challenge has prepared highly attractive rewards for participants:
- 15 Semi-Finalists: Each receives 2 movie tickets.
- 3 Finalists: Each receives a private screening event.
- Grand Prize Winner: The winning build will have the opportunity to appear in a scene of the movie or be featured in the film's credits.
In addition, the winner will also receive two movie tickets and the private screening slot for the film "A Minecraft Movie Squared." Notably, the officials have also released a limited-edition cape to celebrate the event, which players can claim for free simply by completing watch-time tasks on Twitch or TikTok.
