Netflix developing animated series based on 'Diablo' game franchise
What's the story
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that it is collaborating with Netflix to develop an animated series based on the popular Diablo video game franchise. The announcement was made by Blizzard president Johanna Faries during the opening ceremony of BlizzCon 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center on Saturday. The event celebrates all things Blizzard, including Diablo, World of Warcraft, and Overwatch.
Series details
'Diablo' animated series is just the beginning, says Blizzard
Blizzard's official statement 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."
The statement added that the upcoming animated series is "just the beginning" of their plans to expand storytelling across different platforms.
Franchise history
30th anniversary of 'Diablo'
The first Diablo game was released in 1996, thus marking three decades this year.
The latest installment, Diablo IV, was released in 2023 and has already seen two expansions.
The announcement of the animated series comes as part of Blizzard's efforts to continue building on its success and momentum.
Future endeavors
Xbox's push into Hollywood adaptations
A report by Puck News at the end of August suggested that Xbox was planning to make a bigger push into Hollywood adaptations.
The Diablo series and other Blizzard titles are likely to be part of this strategy.
However, it remains unclear whether Netflix will get access to the entire IP library or just select titles that interest them the most.