Mojang has announced that Minecraft Live 2025 will broadcast live on March 22nd at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time. This marks the fifth annual Minecraft Live event, a tradition that began in 2020, succeeding the previous Minecon gatherings.

While Minecon served primarily as a social gathering for fans, Minecraft Live has expanded to include glimpses into the game's future.  This includes events like the first-ever mob vote, as well as announcements for spin-off titles such as Minecraft Dungeons and Minecraft Legends.  The online format enables Mojang to deliver focused updates directly to the global community.

The date announcement for Minecraft Live 2025 came via a lively video showcasing mobs dancing to EDM music.  Teasers included upcoming climate-related changes to passive mobs and the flowering cacti already present in Snapshot and Preview builds.  The focus appears to be on new in-game content and exclusive movie-related reveals.

With the Minecraft movie premiere on April 4th, Minecraft Live 2025 is strategically positioned as a pre-release celebration and promotional event. While specifics about the in-game drops remain a mystery,  it's possible they'll be time-limited, encouraging fans to check the in-game shop on March 22nd. While the trailer showcased mobs like Skeletons and Endermen performing popular dances, their inclusion in the game isn't guaranteed.

Since the preview video featured content from the current Minecraft Snapshot and Preview versions (like Desert biome and animal updates), it's likely this content will be officially added during or after the event.  Given Mojang's ongoing additions to these pre-release builds, even more content might appear before the full update.