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Magic: The Gathering Animated Series Finally Arrives in 2027
13 Nov
Summary
- The Magic: The Gathering animated series, Planeswalker, will debut in 2027.
- The series features Chandra, a volatile pyromancer, as its central character.
- Netflix announced development for the series back in 2019.
Netflix's animated series based on Magic: The Gathering, titled Planeswalker, is slated for a 2027 premiere. This fresh adaptation of the popular trading card game, which boasts tens of millions of players worldwide, centers on Chandra, a volatile pyromancer. She must join forces with other legendary Planeswalkers to combat a formidable threat.
The project was initially announced in 2019, with the Russo brothers attached as executive producers. After creative differences led to their departure, Jeff Kline took over, followed by Terry Matalas as showrunner and executive producer. Cindy Appel also serves as co-showrunner and executive producer, alongside Patrick Osborne.
The series hails from the world of Magic: The Gathering, where Planeswalkers are mages capable of traveling across infinite dimensions. Digic is handling the animation for Planeswalker, which is being produced in partnership with Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast.
