Magic: The Gathering TV Show Gets Title, Release Date Window, Teaser Video, & More From Netflix
Netflix has revealed the title and first look at its highly anticipated Magic: The Gathering adaptation. The animated series now has a release window and a teaser video.
Netflix announced on November 13, 2026, that the series is titled Planeswalker. The project is a collaboration between Netflix, Hasbro Entertainment, and Wizards of the Coast.
The teaser video showcases concept art, character designs, animation tests, and insights from the creative team. It provides a glimpse into the fantasy worlds crafted for the series. Showrunner Terry Matalas shared his team's vision: "We have the ability to bring these characters to life in ways that the audience hasn't seen before."
What is the Planeswalker TV Show About?
The epic fantasy narrative centers around powerful mages known as Planeswalkers, who can traverse different worlds, each with its unique setting and culture. The story follows Chandra, a pyromancer facing a dangerous threat.
According to the official synopsis, Chandra joins forces with legendary Planeswalkers to combat a formidable force. They must harness their powers, navigate complex alliances, and confront personal challenges to prevent a devastating war.
The series draws upon the rich lore of the card game, with co-showrunner Cindy Appel emphasizing the vastness of the source material: "We have thousands of cards to explore." Matalas adds, "Each card is a portal into this expansive world. It's not just world-building; it's worlds-building."
The creative team plans to give each plane its distinct visual identity, with the footage displaying how the animation style shifts to reflect each world's culture, architecture, and design. This approach aims to highlight the diverse locations as the story progresses.
Cindy Appel and Matalas serve as co-showrunners, with Oscar-winning filmmaker Patrick Osborne overseeing the project as a supervising director and executive producer. Gabriel Marano and Lauren Chavez-Myers are also executive producers, while Daisy May West produces the series, and DIGIC Pictures handles the animation.
Planeswalker is set to premiere on Netflix in 2027, with an official release date yet to be announced.
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