Netflix has unveiled the first image from Planeswalker, its upcoming animated adaptation of Magic: The Gathering. The series is scheduled to arrive in 2027, although Netflix has not announced an exact release date or the platforms and regions where it will be available beyond the streaming service.
The project is based on the collectible card game created by Richard Garfield and first released by Wizards of the Cost in 1993. For players in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, the announcement brings the long-running game’s fantasy setting to a Netflix production, but the confirmed details currently focus on the series’ development and creative leadership rather than a regional launch schedule.
A new creative team for the adaptation
Terry Matalas, known for VisionQuest and Star Trek: Picard, is the showrunner. Cindy Appel serves as co-showrunner, while Oscar winner Patrick Osborne is supervising director and executive producer. Osborne’s credits include Feast, Pearl, Nimona and Love, Death+ Robots.
“We have the ability to bring these characters to life in ways that the audience hasn’t seen before. It’s really exciting. Each one of these cards is a window into this incredible world. It’s not just world-building — it’s worlds-building.” — Terry Matalas, speaking to Netflix’s Tudum
The series is being executive produced by Matalas, Appel and Osborne alongside Gabriel Marano. Lauren Chavez-Myers is a co-executive producer for Hasbro Entertainment, while Daisy May West is a producer. DIGIC Pictures is handling the animation.
Chandra leads the announced story
Netflix’s official synopsis places Chandra, a volatile pyromancer, at the center of a conflict involving powerful Planeswalkers. The character is pursued because of her abilities and must work with other prominent figures from the game’s universe against a dangerous force. The announced premise describes a struggle involving alliances, personal burdens and a war that could affect multiple worlds.
The confirmed voice cast includes Brandon Routh, Lexi DiBenedetto and Gabi Manoukian. Netflix has also released a behind-the-scenes video alongside the first development artwork, offering an early look at how the adaptation is being produced.
- Series: Planeswalker
- Based on: Magic: The Gathering
- Release window: 2027
- Format: Animated series
- Animation studio: DIGIC Pictures
Netflix has not yet provided a specific premiere date, episode count or additional platform information for Planeswalker. The project’s announced creative team and cast establish its direction, while the 2027 window gives fans in the Philippines and Southeast Asia the first confirmed timeframe for the game’s new screen adaptation.
