Netflix's Magic: The Gathering Show 'Planeswalker' Gets First Image and 2027 Date

Netflix has finally shown something from its long-in-the-works Magic: The Gathering animated series. According to Collider, the streamer released a first-look image and a behind-the-scenes featurette, formally naming the show 'Planeswalker' and announcing a 2027 premiere window.

The series will center on the pyromancer Chandra Nalaar, who is being hunted for her powers. Per the official synopsis, she must ally with other powerful mages, known as Planeswalkers, to stop a catastrophic war that could engulf thousands of worlds.

MovieWeb reports the project was first announced in 2019 with directors Joe and Anthony Russo attached, but they later left. The creative team is now led by showrunner Terry Matalas, known for Star Trek: Picard, with Cindy Appel as co-showrunner. Patrick Osborne is the supervising director, and animation is being handled by DIGIC Pictures.

The reveal, which included concept art and animation tests, was timed to MagicCon: Atlanta, as noted by MovieWeb. The 2027 release date ends years of silence, but fans still have a long wait ahead.