Blizzard president Johanna Faries announced at BlizzCon 2026 that an animated Diablo series is in development with Netflix. While details regarding the series were scarce, with no trailer or release window provided, Faries indicated that "great discussions" are also occurring for potential adaptations of Blizzard's Overwatch and Warcraft properties. The company stated in a press release that this partnership signifies the start of telling stories beyond gaming across new platforms, suggesting that other Blizzard universes could also receive similar treatment.
This move into television adaptations follows a trend of video game properties being adapted for streaming services. Netflix, in particular, has seen success with animated series based on games, such as Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Arcane, which garnered significant popularity beyond their respective gaming audiences. The partnership with Netflix for the Diablo series suggests a strategic effort to expand the game's universe through new media.