{
  "id": 6969362,
  "title": "‘Diablo’ Animated Series in Development at Netflix",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/diablo-animated-series-in-development-at-netflix",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T18:04:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/diablo-series-development-netflix/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Blizzard Entertainment is developing an animated series based on their popular \"Diablo\" video game franchise, which premiered at the company's BlizzCon event in Anaheim. \"Diablo,\" set in the dark fantasy world of Sanctuary, follows the ongoing conflict between demons, monsters, angels, and humans. The first game in the series was released in 1996, with three main titles launched over the following decades. \"Diablo IV,\" the most recent installment, was a commercial success, breaking internal sales records and selling multiple expansions since. Plans for an animated series were first reported in 2020, although Blizzard Entertainment kept the project under wraps until now. The animated series development announcement drew excitement from the audience, with one fan expressing enthusiasm for the project. Blizzard Entertainment's president, Johanna Faries, expressed her own excitement about the new animated project and hinted at further expansions for other popular franchises like \"Overwatch\" and \"Starcraft.\"",
  "summary": "An adaptation of the popular video game franchise is unveiled at BlizzCon 2026 The post ‘Diablo’ Animated Series in Development at Netflix appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Blizzard Entertainment developing animated series 'Diablo'",
    "Series set in dark fantasy world of Sanctuary",
    "Diablo IV recent installment, commercial success"
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  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "‘Diablo’ Animated Series in the Works at Netflix, Blizzard Entertainment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/diablo-animated-series-in-the-works-at-netflix-blizzard-entertainment",
        "published": "2026-09-12T17:42:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNET",
        "title": "BlizzCon 2026: New Starcraft Shooter, Diablo V, Animated Netflix Series Coming",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/blizzcon-2026-new-starcraft-shooter-diablo-v-animated-netflix-series",
        "published": "2026-09-12T18:06:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The A.V. Club",
        "title": "Netflix announces Diablo animated series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/netflix-announces-diablo-animated-series",
        "published": "2026-09-12T19:10:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Netflix Developing ‘Diablo’ Animated Series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/netflix-developing-diablo-animated-series",
        "published": "2026-09-12T23:01:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}