Netflix is moving into the world of Diablo.
Blizzard Entertainment chief Johanna Faries announced Saturday at BlizzCon in Anaheim that the long-running video game is being adapted as an animated series for the streamer. The project is currently in development, with Netflix attached as the platform.
The announcement positions Diablo as the latest Blizzard property to extend beyond games and onto what the company described as “new screens.” In the project description, per Variety, Blizzard said: “After decades of bringing entire universes to life through our games, we’re partnering with some creative powerhouses to tell even more stories beyond gaming across new screens. A new animated series set in the world of ‘Diablo’ is in development with Netflix. More details will be shared in the future, but this is only the beginning, with even more taking shape across our universes.”
No further creative details were disclosed in the supplied announcement, including casting, episode count, showrunner, release window or story specifics. The confirmed detail is that the series will be animated and set in the world of Diablo.
A BlizzCon Reveal for a Major Blizzard Title
The reveal came during BlizzCon, the fan event staged by Blizzard. The company is the video game developer behind titles including World of Warcraft, Overwatch, StarCraft and Diablo.
Diablo first debuted in 1996. Since then, three additional editions have been released, arriving in 2000, 2012 and 2023. Alongside the Netflix news, Blizzard also announced that Diablo V will bow in the spring of 2029.
The Netflix animated series announcement underscores Blizzard’s stated interest in telling stories beyond gaming. The company’s wording also indicates that the Diablo series may not be the only screen project in motion, saying that “this is only the beginning” and that “even more” is taking shape across its universes.
What Happens Next?
For now, the Diablo animated series remains in development at Netflix. Blizzard said more details will be shared in the future, leaving the project’s timeline, creative team and specific storyline still to be announced.