Terry Matalas Leads Netflix’s Epic Fantasy Adaptation of the Iconic Trading Card Game, Arriving in 2027.
Netflix is bringing the legendary world of MAGIC: THE GATHERING to life with PLANESWALKER, an all-new animated fantasy series arriving in 2027. The streaming giant has officially revealed the show’s title, first-look image, and premiere year.
Developed in partnership with Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast, PLANESWALKER introduces a sweeping fantasy adventure filled with powerful magic, dangerous alliances, and battles that could determine the fate of thousands of worlds.
The series centers on Chandra, a powerful pyromancer whose extraordinary abilities have made her a target. Haunted by her past and hunted for her gifts, Chandra finds herself caught in an escalating conflict between legendary mages known as Planeswalkers.
As a mysterious threat emerges, Chandra must unite with other powerful Planeswalkers, confront dangerous enemies, and overcome personal struggles to prevent a devastating war that could destroy countless worlds.
Terry Matalas Leads the Animated Fantasy Adventure
The upcoming series is led by Terry Matalas. He is known for his work on Star Trek: Picard and Marvel’s VisionQuest, alongside co-showrunner Cindy Appel.
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Patrick Osborne, whose credits include Disney’s Feast, serves as supervising director and executive producer.
Matalas, Appel, and Osborne are joined by executive producer Gabriel Marano. Lauren Chavez-Myers serves as co-executive producer for Hasbro Entertainment. Daisy West produces the series, with DIGIC Pictures handling animation.
With more than three decades of stories, characters, and mythology to draw from, PLANESWALKER has an enormous fantasy universe to explore. The adaptation promises to introduce longtime fans and newcomers to the extraordinary possibilities of the MAGIC: THE GATHERING multiverse.
Netflix has also shared an early behind-the-scenes preview. It highlights the creative team’s approach to bringing the franchise’s characters and magical worlds to the screen.
PLANESWALKER premieres exclusively on Netflix in 2027. An exact release date, voice cast, and episode count have not yet been announced.
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