Netflix and Blizzard bring Diablo to animated TV series

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Netflix is developing an animated TV series based on Blizzard Entertainment's "Diablo" video game franchise, announced during BlizzCon 2026 on Saturday. Blizzard president Johanna Faries revealed the project at the Anaheim Convention Center, confirming a partnership with Netflix to expand the dark fantasy world of Sanctuary beyond gaming. The series marks the franchise's 30th anniversary, following the original 1996 game and 2023's "Diablo IV." This is the first BlizzCon since Microsoft completed its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023. Faries emphasized the event's significance for showcasing Blizzard's momentum and future storytelling ambitions across its universes.


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