Donald Glover to Write and Direct Netflix’s Live-action PUBG Series

WHO:

Engadget - Donald Glover is attached to the Netflix live-action series based on *PUBG*.

Screen Rant - Donald Glover co-created and starred in *Mr. & Mrs. Smith*.

Engadget - Netflix also has an *Assassin’s Creed* series and a *Gears of War* feature film in development.

WHAT:

Engadget - Netflix is making a live-action *PUBG* series written and directed by Donald Glover.

Screen Rant - Netflix has set a live-action series adaptation of a video game, with Glover involved.

WHY:

Screen Rant - Glover is taking on another major television role after co-creating and starring in *Mr. & Mrs. Smith*.

HOW:

Engadget - Glover will write and direct the live-action *PUBG* series.

(UPDATED October 29, 2026 20:03 UTC)

Netflix is developing a live-action series based on *PUBG*, with Donald Glover set to write and direct. Glover, who co-created and starred in *Mr. & Mrs. Smith*, is taking on another major television project. Netflix is also developing an *Assassin’s Creed* series and a *Gears of War* feature film.