Netflix has unveiled Planeswalker, its animated Magic: The Gathering series planned for 2027. The streamer shared the first look on November 13, though an exact premiere date remains unannounced, Variety reports. After an adaptation effort stretching back to 2019, having something to preview is a welcome change from another creative-team announcement. Source Source
According to Netflix, the story centers on Chandra, a pyromancer “hunted for her gifts and haunted by her past,” amid a conflict between powerful mages called Planeswalkers. In the official synopsis reproduced by Variety, Chandra and other Planeswalkers must navigate treacherous alliances and confront their inner demons to prevent a cataclysmic war. Being able to wield fire apparently doesn’t get you out of dealing with people. Source Source
Polygon reports that Wizards of the Coast presented the first look during its MagicCon Atlanta preview panel. Wizards said the series follows a young Chandra Nalaar and her mentor, Ajani Goldmane, with different art styles accompanying the planes they visit. On paper, that’s a promising way to make each world feel distinct. Source
The current production team includes Terry Matalas and Cindy Appel as co-showrunners and executive producers, with Digic providing animation, according to Variety and Bleeding Cool. Variety also names Patrick Osborne as supervising director and an executive producer. The series is produced in partnership with Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast. Source Source
Netflix first announced the adaptation in 2019 with the Russo brothers attached, Variety reports. Jeff Kline became executive producer and creative lead in 2021 after their departure, and Matalas took over in 2024. The development history could use its own recap episode. Source
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