Netflix unveiled the first look at Planeswalker on November 13, bringing the world of Magic: The Gathering to an animated series. Produced in partnership with Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast, it is planned for 2027. A specific release date has not been announced.
The story centres on Chandra, a fire-wielding mage caught in a conflict between powerful spellcasters known as Planeswalkers. Hunted for her abilities and haunted by her past, she must find a way to survive as a dangerous force emerges.
Chandra and other Planeswalkers have to navigate unreliable alliances and their own internal conflicts. The threat extends beyond one territory, with a catastrophic war capable of engulfing thousands of worlds.
Terry Matalas is showrunner alongside co-showrunner Cindy Appel. In Netflix’s introduction, both discuss the extensive material found in Magic’s cards, with each card opening a window into its fantasy universe. Their adaptation aims to bring those characters and stories to the screen.
Patrick Osborne is the supervising director and an executive producer, while DIGIC Pictures handles animation. Daisy May West is a producer. Gabriel Marano executive-produces alongside Matalas, Appel and Osborne, with Lauren Chavez-Myers as a co-executive producer for Hasbro Entertainment.
Netflix describes Planeswalker as a fresh adaptation of Magic: The Gathering, the card game with more than three decades of history.
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