Minecraft fans are in for some crafting of their own as the block-filled world of the video game makes its way to the real world.
London’s Chessington World of Adventures will soon host the first Minecraft World theme park, opening in 2027, featuring the first ever Minecraft coaster, epic block built playscapes and themed retail and dining experiences.
Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios announced the £50 million project on Friday, working with Minecraft creators to build an authentic experience for the global community of fans.
Angela Jobson, SVP of global brand at Merlin Entertainments, said, “We’re absolutely thrilled to be bringing Minecraft’s creativity, bold adventures and ridiculous fun to life at a theme park for the first time at Chessington World of Adventures. Minecraft World will allow friends and families to play, explore and craft together on a truly epic scale. Working closely together with Mojang Studios, we are meticulously creating an authentic world that the global community of Minecraft fans will want to immerse themselves in and experience the game in a whole new way.”
Torfi Frans Ólafsson, Minecraft’s senior creative director of entertainment, added, “Minecraft World represents a meaningful milestone in our ongoing journey to expand the Minecraft universe. We’re thrilled to have partnered with Merlin Entertainments to realise a place where you can literally be in the Minecraft Overworld and have an adventure of your own with your family and friends. The team at Merlin Entertainments and Mojang have worked hard to craft an experience that feels immersive, authentic and welcoming, and we can’t wait for our community to experience it.”
After A Minecraft Movie’s record-breaking box office haul kicked off in April, becoming Warner Bros’ third largest opening of all time, the sequel is set for a July 23, 2027 premiere, just in time for Minecraft World’s big opening.