Magic the Gathering Series: Netflix Releases First Look at Animated Epic
Titled 'Planeswalker,' the long-delayed show is set to debut in 2027 after six years of development and leadership changes.
By Chinedu Schneider ·
Netflix released the first visual image for its upcoming animated series, 'Planeswalker,' on Thursday. The production is scheduled to premiere in 2027, though specific release dates have not yet been announced.
The project has a long history at the streaming service. It was first announced in 2019 with the Russo brothers serving as overseers. Jeff Kline took over as executive producer and creative lead in 2021 following the Russos' departure due to creative differences. Brandon Routh was cast as the voice of the lead character shortly after Kline joined the team.
Development stalled between 2021 and 2024. In 2024, Routh stated in an interview that he believed the show was "not happening" anymore. Terry Matalas was named the new showrunner following those comments.
Matalas and Cindy Appel now serve as executive producers and co-showrunners. Patrick Osborne acts as executive producer and supervising director. Digic handles the animation for the project.
The series is produced in partnership with Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast. Lauren Chavez-Myers co-executive produces for Hasbro, while Gabriel Marano serves as an executive producer. Daisy West is listed as a producer.
The official description frames the story as an epic fantasy saga. It centers on Chandra, a volatile pyromancer who is hunted for her abilities and haunted by her past. She must confront an insidious force alongside other legendary Planeswalkers. The characters aim to prevent a cataclysmic war that threatens the existence of their worlds.
'Magic: The Gathering' was created by Richard Garfield and released in 1993. The tabletop card game has expanded into a digital format, an esports league, comic books, and a best-selling novel. It is currently published in 11 languages across more than 70 countries.
