HBO is developing a TV adaptation of Baldur's Gate set immediately after the events of Baldur's Gate 3, with The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin leading the project. Larian Studios, the developer of the acclaimed RPG, will not be directly involved, though Mazin has reached out for discussions. Fans express mixed reactions amid concerns over canonizing one of the game's multiple endings.
HBO revealed on February 5, 2026, that it is producing a Baldur's Gate television series in collaboration with Hasbro, the owner of the Dungeons & Dragons intellectual property through its subsidiary Wizards of the Coast. The show, executive produced and showrun by Craig Mazin—known for HBO's The Last of Us and Chernobyl—will continue the story directly after Baldur's Gate 3, canonizing one of the game's nearly 17,000 possible ending variations based on player choices.
Mazin, who has invested nearly 1,000 hours in Baldur's Gate 3, described the project as a 'dream come true.' 'I am a devoted fan of D&D and the brilliant way that Swen Vincke and his gifted team adapted it,' he stated. 'I can't wait to help bring Baldur's Gate and all of its incredible characters to life with as much respect and love as we can.' He plans to reach out to the original voice cast, potentially involving actors like Neil Newbon, who voiced Astarion. Chris Perkins, former head of story at Wizards of the Coast, will consult on lore.
Larian Studios, which developed Baldur's Gate 3—a 2023 release that sold over 20 million copies and won Game of the Year at all five major awards—confirmed it has no direct involvement. CEO Swen Vincke noted that Mazin had contacted the studio for input. 'The endings of BG3 were created so they could serve as narrative soil for new adventures,' Vincke wrote on X. 'I'm eager to find out which ones Craig and his team will pick. He's reached out for a chat so we'll have the opportunity to tell him our thoughts.' Publishing director Michael Douse emphasized the writers' contributions: 'I've spent the last 8 to 10 years of my life with the writers & creators of Baldur's Gate 3 and they're the most incredible storytellers & creators in the space. Only hope is that they get both the credit deserved & the characters are represented at the same level as the game.'
Fan responses on social media reflect skepticism, with many worried about character portrayals and the lack of Larian's oversight. 'Not sure if I trust anyone other than Larian with those characters,' one user posted. Others highlighted the challenge of adapting a choice-driven RPG. No release date has been announced, as Mazin remains committed to The Last of Us, which is planned for three seasons.
