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Minecraft Manhunt
Dream being pursued by five hunters: GeorgeNotFound, BadBoyHalo, Awesamdude, Antfrost and Sapnap in a Minecraft world
Thumbnail for "Minecraft Speedrunner VS 5 Hunters REMATCH" (2021) on YouTube
Genre
Created byDream
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes48
Production
Running time8–63 minutes
Original release
NetworkYouTube
ReleaseDecember 26, 2019 (2019-12-26) –
present

Minecraft Manhunt is a web series created by the American YouTuber Dream and released on YouTube. The series was first published on December 26, 2019, and involves asymmetrical multiplayer gameplay within the sandbox video game Minecraft. In each episode, a speedrunning player, known as the "runner" (typically Dream), attempts to complete the game by defeating its final boss—the Ender Dragon—without dying. Opposing the runner is a team of players, the "hunters", who are granted infinite respawns and a compass tracking the runner's location, tasked with killing the runner before they succeed.

Over time, Dream increased the format's difficulty by expanding the opposing team from a single hunter to a maximum of five, alongside introducing numerous spin-off variants with modified gameplay mechanics. Manhunt has faced staging allegations linked to controversy surrounding a separate speedrunning cheating scandal. Dream responded to the allegations by releasing unedited gameplay sessions, and later, behind-the-scenes footage detailing the series' production.

The series experienced viral popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, accumulating tens of millions of views per episode and earning a Guinness World Record for the most-viewed Minecraft gameplay video on YouTube. Publications praised Manhunt for its high-tension gameplay and strategic improvisation, and the format is credited with revitalizing Minecraft content on YouTube and Twitch.

Format

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The core format of Minecraft Manhunt revolves around asymmetrical multiplayer gameplay within the sandbox video game Minecraft. In regular episodes, Dream plays as a speedrunning player, the "runner", with the goal of beating the game by defeating its final boss, the Ender Dragon.[1] He is opposed by a team of players (the "hunters") whose objective is to kill him before he succeeds. The hunters are granted infinite respawns and a compass which points to the runner's current in-game location. Conversely, the runner is only granted a single life.[2]

Dream engages in combat with two hunters, GeorgeNotFound and Sapnap, in the game's Nether dimension

Variations

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While the series began with Dream facing only a single hunter, Manhunt's production gradually shifted to increase difficulty by increasing the size of the opposing team.[3] In addition to scaling the player count, Dream occasionally implemented changes to the format's rules which modified in-game mechanics. These spin-off formats include videos where the hunter can kill the runner in a single hit but becomes frozen when directly observed,[4] videos requiring the runner to survive for a predetermined amount of time in a restricted play area,[5] and cooperative play where control of the runner's character alternates between two players every minute.[6]

Production

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Development

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Dream conceptualized the Manhunt series after watching YouTuber Wilbur Soot's "Minecraft, but..." challenge videos, modifying the format by introducing a win condition: speedrunning the game to defeat the Ender Dragon.[7] The published videos are usually not the first attempt. Because sessions can end prematurely if the runner makes a fatal mistake early on, the group records multiple matches until a feature-length run is achieved.[2][8] Each unedited video consists of a three-to-five hour long gameplay session.[9]

Dream tailored the production of the series to capitalize on the YouTube algorithm, particularly in video description keywords and thumbnail creation.[10] During production, Dream employed audio editing techniques to splice audio reactions from scrapped recording sessions into the final published videos.[11]

Staging allegations

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In late 2020, Dream became the subject of a highly publicized speedrunning cheating scandal after speedrun.com moderators independently determined he had used unauthorized mods to alter item drop rates during his Minecraft speedruns.[12][13] Following increased scrutiny, in February 2021, Dream addressed new allegations that his Manhunt series had been faked or scripted, broadcasting a live response on Twitch to a peak audience of approximately 250,000 viewers.[9][14]

In January 2026, he released a production breakdown video explicitly detailing Manhunt's behind-the-scenes process, including scouting for game world seeds and offering financial incentives for hunters who achieve early wins, clarifying design decisions as maximizing tension rather than staging outcomes.[2][8]

Episodes

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Episodes of Minecraft Manhunt
Title Upload date Runner(s) Hunter(s) Winner
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS Hunter (FIRST EVER)" December 26, 2019 (2019-12-26) Dream GeorgeNotFound Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS Hunter (SECOND EVER)" December 31, 2019 (2019-12-31) Dream GeorgeNotFound Runners
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS Assassin"[a] January 4, 2020 (2020-01-04) Dream GeorgeNotFound Hunters
"Minecraft Hunter VS Minecraft Speedrunner" January 7, 2020 (2020-01-07) GeorgeNotFound Dream Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS Slayer" January 15, 2020 (2020-01-15) Dream BadBoyHalo Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS Assassin ft. Notch"[b] January 21, 2020 (2020-01-21) GeorgeNotFound, Notch Dream Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS Assassin (Again)" January 28, 2020 (2020-01-28) Dream GeorgeNotFound Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS Full Diamond Juggernaut"[c] February 24, 2020 (2020-02-24) Dream Sapnap Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS Hunter (Again)" March 21, 2020 (2020-03-21) Dream GeorgeNotFound Runners
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 2 Hunters" April 19, 2020 (2020-04-19) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap Runners
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS Hunter LIVE"[d] April 30, 2020 (2020-04-30) Dream GeorgeNotFound Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 3 Hunters" May 14, 2020 (2020-05-14) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo Hunters
"3 Minecraft Speedrunners VS Hunter ft. MrBeast" May 24, 2020 (2020-05-24) MrBeast, Chandler Hallow, Karl Jacobs Dream Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 3 Hunters REMATCH" May 29, 2020 (2020-05-29) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo Runners
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 3 Hunters FINALE" June 19, 2020 (2020-06-19) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS PRO" June 23, 2020 (2020-06-23) Dream IlluminaHD Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 3 Hunters FINALE REMATCH" July 20, 2020 (2020-07-20) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo Runners
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 3 Hunters GRAND FINALE" August 7, 2020 (2020-08-07) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo Runners
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 4 Hunters" September 5, 2020 (2020-09-05) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo, Antfrost Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 4 Hunters REMATCH" October 20, 2020 (2020-10-20) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo, Antfrost Runners
"Minecraft Survivalist VS 3 Hitmen"[e] November 18, 2020 (2020-11-18) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo Runners
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 4 Hunters FINALE" November 26, 2020 (2020-11-26) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo, Antfrost Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 4 Hunters FINALE REMATCH" December 25, 2020 (2020-12-25) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo, Antfrost Runners
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 4 Hunters GRAND FINALE" February 5, 2021 (2021-02-05) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo, Antfrost Runners
"Minecraft Survivor VS 3 Hitmen" March 11, 2021 (2021-03-11) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo Runners
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 5 Hunters" April 23, 2021 (2021-04-23) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo, Antfrost, Awesamdude Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 5 Hunters REMATCH" July 8, 2021 (2021-07-08) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo, Antfrost, Awesamdude Runners
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 2 Assassins" July 27, 2021 (2021-07-27) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 5 Hunters FINALE" September 20, 2021 (2021-09-20) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo, Antfrost, Awesamdude Runners
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 5 Hunters FINALE REMATCH" December 1, 2021 (2021-12-01) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo, Antfrost, Awesamdude Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 5 Hunters GRAND FINALE." February 26, 2022 (2022-02-26) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo, Antfrost, Awesamdude Runners
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS $1,000,000 MrBeast Challenge"[f] July 30, 2022 (2022-07-30) Dream MrBeast, GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo Runners
"Minecraft Hostage Simulator"[g] March 25, 2023 (2023-03-25) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap Hunters
"MISSION: PROTECT THE CHICKEN"[h] October 31, 2023 (2023-10-31) Dream GeorgeNotFound Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS TITAN"[i] September 10, 2024 (2024-09-10) Dream "Titan" Hunters
"2 Minecraft Speedrunners VS TITAN" October 24, 2024 (2024-10-24) Dream, GeorgeNotFound "Titan" Hunters
"3 Minecraft Speedrunners VS TITAN" March 23, 2025 (2025-03-23) Dream, GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap "Titan" Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 0 Hunters"[j] April 1, 2025 (2025-04-01) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, Awesamdude Hunters
"3 Minecraft Speedrunners VS Herobrine"[k] June 1, 2025 (2025-06-01) Dream, GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap Herobrine Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS $100,000 Bounty Hunter" June 18, 2025 (2025-06-18) Dream Daquavis Runners
"Minecraft Speedrunner Swap VS 2 Hunters"[l] August 17, 2025 (2025-08-17) Dream, Daquavis GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap Runners
"Minecraft Speedrunner Swap VS 2 Hunters" October 3, 2025 (2025-10-03) Dream, Baablu BadBoyHalo, Fantst Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner Swap VS 2 Hunters" October 19, 2025 (2025-10-19) Dream, DrDonutt Daquavis, Skeppy Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS Hunter REVIVAL"[m][n] December 15, 2025 (2025-12-15) Dream GeorgeNotFound Runners
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 2 Hunters REVIVAL" December 21, 2025 (2025-12-21) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap Runners
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 3 Hunters REVIVAL" December 24, 2025 (2025-12-24) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo Runners
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 4 Hunters REVIVAL"[o] January 10, 2026 (2026-01-10) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo, Antfrost Hunters
"Minecraft Speedrunner VS 5 Hunters REVIVAL" January 26, 2026 (2026-01-26) Dream GeorgeNotFound, Sapnap, BadBoyHalo, Antfrost, Awesamdude Runners

Reception

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Critical response

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Minecraft Manhunt was praised by critics for its high-tension gameplay and strategic innovation. Nicolas Perez of Paste highlighted Dream's ability to "pull just enough aces out of his sleeve" to narrowly survive against overwhelming odds.[1] Nathan Grayson, writing for Kotaku, credited the series with turning Dream "into a household name among Minecraft fans."[14]

Viewership

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The series attracted a substantial viewer base throughout its original run. Multiple videos amassed tens of millions of views, with YouTube's official 2020 year-end metrics ranking the episode "Minecraft Speedrunner VS 3 Hunters GRAND FINALE" as the seventh highest trending video in the United States, also ranking Dream their second most trending creator.[15] Furthermore, the episode earned recognition from Guinness World Records as the most-viewed Minecraft gameplay video on YouTube, having surpassed 114 million views at the time of its certification in July 2022.[16][17]

Cultural legacy

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Manhunt is widely credited with a renewed surge of interest in Minecraft content on YouTube and Twitch.[18] The series propelled Dream to the forefront of the gaming community, with wins in the Gaming category at the 2020 and 2021 Streamy Awards, as well as Content Creator of the Year at The Game Awards in 2021.[19][20][21]

Notes

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  1. ^ In "Assassin" videos, the hunter is granted a one-hit kill but is frozen in place whenever the runner looks directly at them.
  2. ^ The runner must protect guest player Notch, and the hunter wins immediately if Notch is killed.
  3. ^ The hunter begins the match with full diamond armor and a diamond sword, both enchanted.
  4. ^ This episode was originally broadcast live on Twitch before being published to YouTube.
  5. ^ In "Hitmen" videos, the playable in-game area is restricted to a 500-by-500 block radius. The hunters are given a time limit to kill the runner in order to win $10,000.
  6. ^ The runner's prize pool of $1,000,000 decreases continuously over time. If the runner fails to beat the game before the pool reaches zero, the runner must pay the hunters the negative balance.
  7. ^ Two competing teams are tasked with successfully escorting an invincible, non-competing character to the end of the game.
  8. ^ The runner is required to escort a chicken to the end of the game, while the hunter attempts to kill the chicken rather than the runner.
  9. ^ In "Titan" videos, the Titan is an opposing—and anonymous—player using a full-body virtual reality setup to physically interact with the game environment.
  10. ^ Published as an April Fools' Day joke, the video was edited to completely remove the hunters' in-game models and voice audio. The unedited footage was simultaneously released on Dream's secondary channel.
  11. ^ The opposing "Herobrine" character is controlled by an artificial intelligence mod with automatic pathfinding and enhanced abilities.
  12. ^ In "Speedrunner Swap" videos, control of the runner's character alternates between two players every minute.
  13. ^ In "Revival" videos, the number of hunters increases sequentially per episode, up to a maximum of six.
  14. ^ Against one hunter, the runner is prohibited from equipping armor.
  15. ^ Although the runner failed the initial requirement of winning five consecutive matches, a community poll allowed the format to advance.

References

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  1. ^ a b Perez, Nicolas (October 26, 2020). "Why Watching Dream Beat Minecraft Against the Odds Is So Addicting". Paste. Wolfgang's Vault. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c Dream (2026-01-19). "How Minecraft Manhunt is Made..." YouTube. Dream. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  3. ^ Fay, Kacee (February 27, 2022). "Dream's final Minecraft Manhunt ends with perfect homage to how the series began". Dot Esports. Archived from the original on March 11, 2022. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  4. ^ Dream (January 4, 2020). Minecraft Speedrunner VS Assassin (Video). YouTube. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  5. ^ Dream (March 11, 2021). Minecraft Survivor VS 3 Hitmen... (Video). YouTube. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  6. ^ Dream (September 10, 2024). Minecraft Speedrunner Swap VS 2 Hunters (Video). YouTube. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  7. ^ Dream. "Comment on 'Dream's Minecraft Manhunt Inspiration'". Reddit. Retrieved March 6, 2026. Yes, I saw his "Minecraft but" series and thought about how I could improve it. Like he did water rises. I thought beating the game (introducing a win condition), would make that type of video better.
  8. ^ a b "Dream reveals he pays Minecraft Manhunt hunters for early kills, final videos aren't first takes". Dexerto. 2026-01-21. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  9. ^ a b Asarch, Steven (2021-02-02). "One of Minecraft's biggest streamers denied allegations that he cheated to over 250,000 people on Twitch". Business Insider. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  10. ^ Asarch, Steven (January 27, 2021). "Meet Dream, the mysterious Minecraft YouTuber who's one of the fastest-growing creators on the platform". Business Insider. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  11. ^ Dream, Justin Wolfson (Director) (October 5, 2023). Dream Answers The Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED (Video). WIRED. Retrieved March 6, 2026 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ Hernandez, Patricia (December 15, 2020). "YouTube's big Minecraft cheating scandal, explained". Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  13. ^ Orland, Kyle (June 2, 2021). "After months of drama, Minecraft speedrunner Dream admits he used mods". Ars Technica. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  14. ^ a b Grayson, Nathan (June 1, 2021). "Minecraft Megastar Admits To Cheating After Months Of Denial, Death Threats". Kotaku. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  15. ^ "2020's top-trending videos and creators". YouTube. Google. December 1, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  16. ^ "Minecraft gamer Dream breaks two records with YouTube channel". Guinness World Records. August 5, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  17. ^ "Most viewed Minecraft gameplay video on YouTube". Guinness World Records. 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  18. ^ Fairfax, Zackerie (September 13, 2020). "Minecraft Championship Draws Insane Viewership Across Twitch And YouTube". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  19. ^ "10th Annual Streamy Nominees & Winners". Streamy Awards. Dick Clark Productions and Tubefilter. 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  20. ^ "11th Annual Streamy Nominees & Winners". Streamy Awards. Dick Clark Productions and Tubefilter. 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  21. ^ Richman, Olivia (December 10, 2021). "Dream wins Content Creator of the Year at The Game Awards 2021". Win.gg. Retrieved March 6, 2026.