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Dungeons & Dragons Live Action Netflix Series in the Works, Could Launch a ‘D&D Universe’

Author : Ryan Update : Mar 01,2025

Netflix is developing a live-action Dungeons & Dragons series based on the Forgotten Realms setting, according to Deadline. The project, one of Netflix's largest fantasy investments, will be helmed by Shawn Levy (Deadpool, Wolverine), with Drew Crevello (WeCrashed) as writer and showrunner. The series' success could potentially launch a broader D&D universe on the platform. While negotiations were lengthy, the project is now in development.

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Despite the promising Netflix series, a sequel to the well-received Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves remains uncertain. While star Chris Pine expressed interest and confidence in a sequel, Paramount Pictures' CEO, Brian Robbins, indicated a sequel would only proceed with a reduced budget. Meanwhile, Amazon's Secret Level anthology series features a D&D animated segment.