Netflix, Supercell begin work on eagerly awaited Clash of Clans animated series

A Clash of Clans series has long been in the works

Netflix and Finnish gaming studio Supercell are in pre-production on an animated series based on the hit video game franchise Clash of Clans.

The show will build on the worlds of Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, two of the biggest games of all time.

Both launched on iOS and Android in 2012, and since then, have totalled four billion downloads and 180 billion gameplay hours by fans across the world.

The series will follow a determined but in-over-his-head Barbarian who must rally a band of misfits to defend their village and navigate the comically absurd politics of war.

It comes over a decade after Supercell’s then general manager for North America, Greg Harper, told C21 TV is “definitely on the company’s horizon.”

Fletcher Moules (Entergalactic,), who directed the original and widely viewed Clash of Clans animated videos, will serve as showrunner.

He is joined by executive producer Ron Weiner (Silicon Valley, 30 Rock, Futurama, Arrested Development) with Vancouver-based ICON Creative Studio leading the animation.

“Clash has been a global gaming phenomenon for over a decade — filled with humour, action, and unforgettable characters perfect for an animated series adaptation,” said John Derderian, VP of animation series at Netflix.

“Working with the incredible team at Supercell, Fletcher Moules, and Ron Weiner, we’re bringing all the fun, chaos, and spirit of the world of Clash to life in a whole new way.”

Supercell is based in Helsinki and has offices in San Francisco, London, Seoul and Shanghai. Since its founding in 2010, the company has brought seven games to the global market: Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, Squad Busters, and mo.co.

Curtis Lelash, head of film and TV at Supercell, said: “Think epic battles, immaculate Barbarian mustaches, and the kind of humour our players know and love. They’ve been asking for a Clash series forever, and we’re beyond excited to finally say: It’s happening.”

Netflix’s animated series slate includes Arcane, Devil May Cry, Blue Eye Samurai, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous and Sonic Prime, alongside the upcoming Stranger Things: Tales From ’85.

In related news, Netflix is gearing up to launch the second season of Barbie Mysteries: Beach Detectives (8×25′) on August 28.

From Mattel Television Studios, the series joins other Barbie series and specials currently available on Netflix, including Barbie Mysteries: The Great Horse Chase, Barbie & Teresa: Recipe for Friendship, Barbie: A Touch of Magic, Barbie: It Takes Two and Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures.