After years of false starts and canceled projects, it looks like the long-awaited Magic: The Gathering animated series on Netflix is finally showing signs of real progress. Originally announced in September 2024, the series will now be featured at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025, offering fans hope that the project is still alive and moving forward.
Magic: The Gathering Animated Series at Annecy Festival
Netflix officially confirmed that the Magic: The Gathering (MTG) animated series will be part of its Annecy 2025 lineup. The series will be highlighted during the Animated Series Studio Focus event on June 12th, 2025, where Netflix will showcase behind-the-scenes insights into its upcoming animated projects.
While other Netflix projects at Annecy are promised "never-before-seen footage" and "early looks," there is no specific confirmation of a trailer or full scene reveal for Magic: The Gathering. Given its early development stage, fans can likely expect a few screenshots or work-in-progress images rather than a full trailer. Still, this is the strongest indication yet that the MTG animated series is actively in production and not another abandoned adaptation.
Possibly A More Mature Magic: The Gathering Story
Interestingly, the MTG animated series is being grouped alongside Netflix’s "adult spectacle" hits like Blue Eye Samurai. This suggests that the show may take a more mature tone, appealing to older Magic fans who have long appreciated the deeper, darker lore of recent MTG card sets.
The move toward a more adult-oriented adaptation aligns with the tone of MTG’s evolving narratives and could set it apart from other animated adaptations aimed at younger audiences.
What Fans Should Expect Next
While it’s smart to keep expectations in check for the Annecy Festival appearance, Magic: The Gathering fans should definitely pay attention. If the show is stable enough to be presented at a major international event, a teaser trailer, official cast announcement, or even a release window could follow soon after.
For now, the biggest takeaway is simple: the Magic: The Gathering animated series is alive and progressing at Netflix. After years of false starts in Hollywood, this is a massive step in the right direction for fans who have been waiting patiently to see Planeswalkers brought to life.
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