Netflix Reveals First Look at Magic the Gathering Series
The animated drama, delayed for six years, will feature Chandra as its central character and is scheduled to arrive in 2027.
By Elena Greco ·
Netflix released the first official visual for its upcoming animated drama based on the tabletop card game Magic the Gathering. The image introduces the series, which carries the title Planeswalker. The platform has not yet confirmed a specific day for the broadcast, but the show is slated to debut sometime in 2027.
The production team described the narrative as an epic fantasy saga centered on the conflict between powerful mages. At the heart of the story is Chandra, a volatile pyromancer who faces pursuit for her abilities and struggles with her history. She must team up with other legendary figures to stop a massive war that threatens their existence. The plot hinges on a single spark that will decide the fate of thousands of worlds.
Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast are producing the series in partnership with Netflix. Terry Matalas and Cindy Appel hold the roles of executive producers and co-showrunners. Patrick Osborne serves as executive producer and supervising director, while Digic is handling the animation work. Gabriel Marano is also listed as an executive producer, and Lauren Chavez-Myers is co-executive producing for Hasbro. Daisy West is attached as a producer.
The project has faced a long and turbulent development timeline. It was first announced in 2019, with the Russo brothers originally set to oversee the production. That arrangement fell apart due to creative differences, leading to the departure of the directors. Jeff Kline stepped in as the new executive producer and creative lead in 2021. Brandon Routh was cast as the voice of the lead shortly after that change in leadership.
For several years, the project went quiet. In 2024, Routh told an interviewer that he believed the show was no longer moving forward. Shortly after that comment, Matalas was named the new showrunner, signaling a renewed push to bring the series to screen.
The source material for the show is the Magic the Gathering card game, created by Richard Garfield and released in 1993. The franchise has expanded well beyond the physical cards. It now includes a digital game, an esports league, a comic book series, and a best-selling novel. The game is currently published in 11 languages and sold in more than 70 countries.
