Netflix and Magic: the Gathering are teaming up for a new animated show coming in 2027. The new series was shown off at MagicCon Atlanta during their preview panel for all things Magic in 2027. Netflix released the teaser first look on their socials. Check it out below.
The series will chronicle the fierce clash between the formidable mages known as Planeswalkers. At the center is Chandra, a volatile pyromancer hunted for her gifts and haunted by her past.
Chandra is a character that has been part of Magic’s lore since her debut in the first Lorwyn set. She was one of the original five planeswalkers that debuted in that set and has since been part of plenty of Magic’s storylines. The new series looks to expand upon her story and show off some of the other planeswalkers in Magic’s history.
Planeswalker comes from VisionQuest showrunner Terry Matalas and writer Cindy Appel.
We don’t have very many details, but the new show debuts on Netflix in 2027. It looks like it has a similar art style to Arcane, which has been a massive hit for Netflix.
There’s been plenty of news regarding Magic: the Gathering lately. This new Netflix show is one thing, but we’ve also had news recently about the upcoming Magic movie. Maya Hawke recently joined the cast of the film in a mystery role. She’ll have a key role in the ensemble cast of the film. The early part of the game included a story about the brothers Mishra and Urza and the invasion of a species known as the Phyrexians. Later stories include tales about characters known as Planeswalkers who have the ability to move between worlds know as planes.
Matt Johnson will direct the film.
The Magic World Championships are also going on right now and the latest set, Star Trek, is already shaking up the game. The most-played deck at that tournament features four copies of The Naked Truth. The Naked Truth is a card that features Sulu, well, half-naked on it. If you’re a fan of Magic in any way, right now seems like a pretty damn good time to be a fan.
We’ll keep you updated on this story as it develops.
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