Netflix announced a live-action series based on the video game PUBG, to be written and directed by Donald Glover.

What it means

Netflix is developing a live-action television series based on the video game PUBG (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds). Donald Glover, known for his work on Atlanta and Community, will write, direct, and star in the series, with his brother Stephen Glover also writing and executive producing. The project is in early development, with Glover bringing creative vision to the adaptation of the popular battle royale game.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is well-supported by multiple reputable entertainment news outlets (Variety, Deadline, Engadget, Gizmodo) reporting on an official Netflix announcement. The primary source is Netflix's own confirmation, making the reporting a direct secondary account of a verified press release. No contradictory information has emerged.

How new

This is genuinely new, announced in late October 2026, with no prior indication of this specific project.

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• Gizmodo — first to publish