Netflix’s Long-Awaited Magic: The Gathering Series Officially Gets First Look and Release Window
Chandra’s story takes center stage
The series follows Chandra Nalaar, a pyromancer who is being hunted because of her powers. She must join forces with other planeswalkers to stop a war that could reach thousands of worlds.
In the game’s lore, Chandra’s spark first carried her from her home plane when she was close to death. She went to a monastery to learn how to control her fire, and her ability to travel between worlds is part of what makes her a planeswalker.
A long path to Netflix
Netflix first announced plans for a Magic television project in 2019, with Joe and Anthony Russo attached to the animated project. In 2024, the company announced a new creative team led by Terry Matalas.
Matalas, known for Star Trek: Picard Season 3 and VisionQuest, is now a co-showrunner alongside Cindy Appel. Patrick Osborne is supervising director, while DIGIC is producing the animation.
First look and 2027 release
Netflix has released a first-look image and a development diary for Planeswalker. The animated series is scheduled to premiere in 2027. The production is a collaboration between Netflix, Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast. The newly announced release year comes seven years after the initial project announcement.
Key points
- Planeswalker, Netflix’s animated Magic: The Gathering series, is set to premiere in 2027.
- The story centers on Chandra Nalaar, a pyromancer hunted for her powers.
- Chandra teams up with other planeswalkers to prevent a war spanning thousands of worlds.
- Cindy Appel and Terry Matalas are co-showrunners; DIGIC is handling animation.