Netflix unveils Magic: The Gathering animated series Planeswalker for 2027

Production team and partners announced

Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast collaborate to produce this show. As executive producers and co-showrunners of the project, Terry Matalas and Cindy Appel hold these roles. Patrick Osborne acts as an executive producer and supervising director while Gabriel Marano will also serve as executive producer. Daisy West holds a producer role on the series and Digic provides the animation services.

Development history and timeline details

The project has been in development at Netflix for over six years since its original announcement in 2019. The first iteration was overseen by the Russo brothers before Jeff Kline became executive producer in 2021 after their departure. Brandon Routh was announced to voice the lead character but later suggested the show was not happening until 2024. Roy Graham, Head of Story at Magic: The Gathering, confirmed the series is finally moving forward with a new design approach.

Plot synopsis and character focus

The official description states the saga chronicles a fierce clash between formidable mages known as Planeswalkers. In the heart of this conflict stands Chandra, a fiery mage pursued for her talents and tormented by memories of yesterday. She must navigate treacherous alliances to prevent a cataclysmic war that threatens to consume thousands of worlds. Each plane exists in its own pocket universe which will feature unique animation and filmmaking styles.