Netflix will release 'Planeswalker', an animated series based on Magic: The Gathering, in 2027. Alongside the announcement, a video showcasing the early production process and developer interviews was unveiled.
On November 13, Netflix released the first video for Planeswalker. Produced in collaboration with Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast, the animated series presents a new story rooted in the universe of Magic: The Gathering, which spans over 30 years.
Planeswalker is a fantasy animated series depicting the clash among powerful mages known as Planeswalkers who travel across multiple dimensions. At the center of the story is Chandra, a pyromancer who wields fire. Chandra is a figure hunted for her abilities while haunted by memories of her past.
When an unknown threat emerges, Chandra and legendary Planeswalkers join forces to prevent a war that puts the fate of countless worlds on the line. In the process, they harness their extraordinary abilities, forge dangerous alliances, and confront their own inner conflicts.
In the newly released video, the production team personally introduced their creative direction and the process of adapting Magic: The Gathering into animation. In particular, bringing the vast universe into animation was highlighted as a core topic. The team explained that each of the thousands of cards in Magic: The Gathering is like a window looking into a world—meaning they must construct not just a single world, but countless worlds.
Each plane exists as an independent world with its own distinct culture, architectural style, and design language. To portray these differences, everything from props to backgrounds is being crafted anew, and the directorial approach will also adapt depending on the plane. As the vast universe itself poses the biggest challenge in the animation process, the team plans to focus on bringing the Magic: The Gathering universe to life while capturing the unique characteristics of each plane.
Terry Matalas, who worked on Star Trek: Picard and VisionQuest, serves as showrunner. Cindy Appel joins as co-showrunner, while Patrick Osborne, director of the Academy Award-winning animated short Feast, serves as supervising director and executive producer. Animation production is handled by DIGIC Pictures.
The Netflix animated series Planeswalker is scheduled for release in 2027, with a specific release date yet to be announced.
