Mobile gaming just got a seismic jolt, and it’s not from a maxed-out Earthquake Spell. Netflix, in a move that feels like a perfectly timed Golem drop, has announced an animated series based on Supercell’s juggernaut franchises, Clash of Clans and Clash Royale. This isn’t just a casual troop upgrade—it’s a full-on catapult launch into a new realm of storytelling, pulling from the chaotic, mustache-twirling, hog-riding universe that’s racked up four billion downloads and 180 billion hours of gameplay since 2012.
The series, simply titled Clash, is already in pre-production, which means the creative forges are burning hotter than a level-six Inferno Tower. At the helm is Fletcher Moules, a name that should make fans perk up like a Builder Base bot spotting a gem mine. Moules, who directed the original Clash of Clans animated shorts—those gloriously over-the-top YouTube gems that turned Barbarians into cinematic heroes—steps in as showrunner. He’s joined by writer Ron Weiner, whose resume reads like a trophy case: Silicon Valley, 30 Rock, Futurama, and Arrested Development. This duo promises a narrative that’s less about grinding for resources and more about the kind of sharp, laugh-out-loud chaos that could make a Hog Rider chuckle mid-charge. Vancouver’s ICON Creative Studio, known for animating Disney+’s Monsters at Work and Disney Jr.’s Ariel, is handling the visuals, ensuring the show looks as vibrant as a freshly upgraded Town Hall.
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The plot centers on a Barbarian who’s got more heart than hit points. He’s described as “determined but in-over-his-head,” which already feels like every player who’s ever rushed their base and regretted it. This underdog must rally a ragtag crew of misfits—think Wizards, Archers, maybe even a sneaky Goblin or two—to defend their village from threats while navigating the “comically absurd politics of war.”
Supercell’s Curtis Lelash, head of film and TV, promises “epic battles, immaculate Barbarian mustaches, and the kind of humor our players know and love.” It’s a bold claim, but Supercell’s track record—seven global hits, from Hay Day to Brawl Stars—suggests they don’t mess around when it comes to world-building. Netflix’s John Derderian, vice president of animation series, doubles down, calling Clash a “global gaming phenomenon” ripe for adaptation.
What makes this project stand out is Netflix’s knack for turning niche passions into must-watch TV. The streamer’s animation slate—Arcane, Blue Eye Samurai, Sonic Prime—shows they know how to take beloved properties and make them sing. Clash feels like a natural fit, with its larger-than-life characters and a world where a single misplaced Wall Breaker can spark a village-wide meltdown.
No release date has been set, which is probably for the best—rushing a project like this would be worse than attacking a maxed-out base with a single Balloon. Still, the announcement alone is enough to make fans start stockpiling hype like so much Dark Elixir.
