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Netflix's Planeswalker series to use distinct art styles per Magic plane
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Our take
The decision to use distinct art styles for each plane mirrors the visual variety of the Magic: The Gathering card game itself. This approach, highlighted by Patrick Osborne's comment on "worlds building," aims to capture the unique identity of each location in the multiverse, differentiating the animated series from standard uniform visual productions.
Background
Netflix's Magic: The Gathering animated series was initially announced in 2019 with the MCU's Russo Brothers at the helm, though they left a couple of years later thanks to the all-purpose "creative differences". That was all we heard until 2024 until Brandon Routh, who had been cast as planeswalker Gideon Jura, casually mentioned in an unrelated interview that the project had been binned.
Netflix announced soon after that actually the animated series was a go, now with Terry Matalas of Star Trek: Picard and the 12 Monkeys TV series as its head showrunner, with a teaser image showing pyromancer Chandra and leonin Ajani Goldmane silhouetted against a red sky. The plot involves Chandra and a party of planeswalkers trying to prevent a war from consuming the entire multiverse.
The timeline
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PC Gamer reported on Planeswalker's distinct art styles
PC Gamer reports that Netflix's Planeswalker series will reportedly feature a different art style for each plane, citing a statement from executive producer Patrick Osborne in a newly released sneak peek trailer.[1]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. The claim about distinct art styles per plane and a 2027 release rests solely on a November 2026 report from PC Gamer, with zero primary source confirmations documented. The timeline shows only one reported event from a single outlet describing a trailer and statement. No on-the-record comments from the production side or platform are included in the evidence.
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Who is involved
Frequently asked
Who is the head showrunner of Planeswalker?
Terry Matalas is the head showrunner. According to pcgamer.com, he is known for Star Trek: Picard and the 12 Monkeys TV series.
Why will the art style change between planes?
The art style changes to reflect the unique culture and design language of each plane. Patrick Osborne states that they are making the film-making style different depending on where it is.
What is the plot of the Planeswalker series?
The plot involves Chandra and a party of planeswalkers trying to prevent a war from consuming the entire multiverse, according to Netflix's release.
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Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 1 dated events from 2 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Netflix's Planeswalker series to use distinct art styles per Magic plane.”
GenZHype, 15 November 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/netflix-s-planeswalker-series-to-use-distinct-art-styles-per-magic-plane/.