Netflix has shown they have the chops for amazing shows, and we’re getting a lot more of that inspired by video games. Cyberpunk Edgerunners and Castlevania was a great start, and after Geeked Week’s latest showings, it looks like we could be in for a good time soon. Incoming are things like Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. There’s something for everyone, so check out the trailers below.
This week, Netflix unveiled several highly anticipated animation exclusives for its stellar lineup of beloved titles out of Geeked Week. As a hub for animation, Netflix has continued to broaden its wide range of offerings, from anime like SAKAMOTO DAYS, to highly anticipated adult series like Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, and beloved family favorites like The Dragon Prince.
Announcements have included:
*NEW* Trailer for Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft.
*NEW* Exclusive New Stills for Castlevania: Nocturne, Devil May Cry, The Dragon Prince, Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance, SAKAMOTO DAYS, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, and Wolf King.
*NEW* Exclusive quote on MAGIC: THE GATHERING (working title) from showrunner Terry Matalas (Star Trek: Picard) as told to TUDUM:
“It has been an absolute dream collaboration with NETFLIX, HASBRO ENTERTAINMENT, WIZARDS OF THE COAST, and the brilliant Patrick Osborne to bring the many worlds of MAGIC: THE GATHERING to streaming. Those new to this sprawling saga will learn what millions of fans who play every day already know. MAGIC is the ultimate storytelling sandbox, brimming with iconic, complex characters, extraordinary mind-bending powers, and portals to every genre imaginable. It is also a powerful reminder that no matter what culture, country, or plane of existence you come from, we can all unite and become heroes together.” – Terry Matalas, MAGIC: THE GATHERING Showrunner
As well as:
All new clips and trailers for Arcane Season 2, Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2, Devil May Cry, Twilight of the Gods, Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance, Wolf King, as well as the anime SAKAMOTO DAYS and upcoming animated film The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep.
The Season 2 release date of Arcane with three weekly drops starting with Act 1 on November 9, while Castlevania: Nocturne, The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep and Devil May Cry are set to release in early 2025.
Title Announce and First Look at Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, with Liev Schreiber as the voice of Sam Fisher.
For more, check out the below for the full slate of animation news from Geeked Week.
Arcane (S2) (Series)
Act 1 On Netflix November 9th
Act 2 On Netflix November 16th
Act 3 On Netflix on November 23rd
In this final chapter, Jinx’s attack on the Council sets the stage for a dire escalation of the conflict between Piltover and Zaun.
Read more at TUDUM.
Castlevania: Nocturne (S2) (Series)
On Netflix January 2025
Now joined by the legendary Alucard, Richter Belmont and his band of vampire hunters are in a desperate race against time. Erzsebet Báthory, the Vampire Messiah, who already seems invincible, seeks the full power of the goddess Sekhmet so she can plunge the world into endless darkness and terror.
Read more at TUDUM.
Devil May Cry (Series)
On Netflix April 2025
From Capcom, led by Adi Shankar, and animated by Studio Mir comes Devil May Cry – a Netflix animated series based on the hit video game IP. Premiering April 2025.
Read more at TUDUM.
The Dragon Prince (S7) (Series)
On Netflix December 19, 2024
Aaravos is out in a big way! It’s not too late to catch up on The Dragon Prince before the season 7 culmination and climax of the great fantasy saga. As Aaravos and Claudia seek to destroy the cosmic order and invert life and death, our heroes must literally be ready to sacrifice anything and everything they love and believe in to save the world! This season will be more thrilling, magical, and heartbreaking than ever.
Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance (Series)
On Netflix October 17, 2024
In the year 0079 of the Universal Century, the Principality of Zeon declares independence from the Earth Federation, plunging the two nations into war. Thanks to a revolutionary new weapon known as a Mobile Suit, the Zeon Force initially gains the upper hand. However, they lacked the power to take control of the entire Earth, bringing the war to a stalemate.
Eleven months into the war, the Earth Federation forces manage to seize a Zeon-controlled base located in Eastern Europe. Among the mixed battalion headed to reclaim this base is Sorari and the Red Wolves division, a Mobile Suit platoon that has just descended from space.
MAGIC: THE GATHERING (working title) (Series)
Coming Soon On Netflix
Netflix’s event animated series, based on the hugely popular game MAGIC: THE GATHERING, is now in production with a new creative direction from showrunner Terry Matalas in partnership with Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast.
SHOWRUNNER & EP: Terry Matalas (Star Trek: Picard)
SUPERVISING DIRECTOR & EP: Patrick Osborne (Oscar winner for Feast)
Read more at TUDUM.
SAKAMOTO DAYS (Series)
On Netflix January 2025
Follow the action-packed story of legendary ex-hitman Taro Sakamoto, as he bands with comrades to face off against the looming threat of assassins to ensure a peaceful life with his beloved family. Get ready for non-stop assassin action as chaos ensues in the ordinary (and not-so-ordinary) life of Sakamoto and his comrades!
Read more at TUDUM.
SpongeBob: Bubble Pop F.U.N. (Game)
Now On Netflix
The Flying Dutchman is wreaking havoc on the beloved Bikini Bottom and filling all your favorite locales with a bevy of multicolored bubbles. Worst of all? These bubbles have trapped all the snails. Gary and his kind are expectedly distraught, mewing as they fall back to the seafloor. As the fearless SpongeBob, it’s up to you to return order to your pineapple under the sea.
ASSETS: (Trailer)
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch (Series)
Coming Soon On Netflix
Splinter Cell is an animated show based on the award-winning series of espionage video games. It features Sam Fisher (voiced by Liev Schreiber), a black ops agent working for the US government division “The Fourth Echelon.”
CREDITS: Co-Directors Guillaume Dousse and Félicien Colmet-Daage; head writer Derek Kolstad (John Wick); animation studios Sun Creature and Fost; and executive producers Derek Kolstad, and Helene Juguet, Hugo Revon and Gerard Guillemot for Ubisoft Film & Television.
Read more at TUDUM.
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft (Series)
On Netflix October 10, 2024
The animated series TOMB RAIDER: THE LEGEND OF LARA CROFT picks up after the events of the highly successful Tomb Raider video game Survivor trilogy (Tomb Raider; Rise of the Tomb Raider; Shadow of the Tomb Raider), and will chart the globetrotting heroine’s next chapter as the iconic adventurer. More than 25 years after her first appearance, Lara Croft (voiced by Hayley Atwell) continues to explore ancient mysteries and uncover lost truths across breathtaking and dangerous destinations. Additional voice cast includes Allen Maldonado (Zip), and Earl Baylon (reprising his role as Jonah from Tomb Raider video games).
CREDITS: From Legendary Television, TOMB RAIDER: THE LEGEND OF LARA CROFT is executive produced and written by Tasha Huo (The Witcher: Blood Origin, Red Sonja). Executive producers include dj2 Entertainment Founder and CEO Dmitri M. Johnson (Sonic the Hedgehog, Life is Strange), along with Timothy I. Stevenson; Jacob Robinson (Skull Island) under his company Tractor Pants; and Dallas Dickinson and Noah Hughes for Crystal Dynamics; as well as Howard Bliss and Jen Chambers. Powerhouse Animation is the Animation Studio with Brad Graeber serving as executive producer.
Stay tuned to GamingTrend for more Netflix news and info!
David Burdette is a gamer/writer/content creator from TN and Lead Editor for Gaming Trend. He loves Playstation, Star Wars, Marvel, and many other fandoms. He also plays way too much Call Of Duty. You can chat with him on Twitter @SplitEnd89.
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