Hasbro and Legendary Entertainment are teaming up to bring the world of Magic: The Gathering to the big and small screens. This ambitious project will encompass both films and television series, with the movie slated for initial development priority.
Legendary Entertainment, known for producing successful franchises like Dune, the MonsterVerse (Godzilla vs. Kong), and Detective Pikachu, will oversee the creation of a shared Magic: The Gathering cinematic universe. A statement from Legendary's chairman of worldwide production emphasizes their commitment to carefully adapting this beloved intellectual property.
The relationship between this Legendary-produced project and the previously announced Netflix animated Magic: The Gathering series remains unclear. The report suggests they may be separate entities, although a shift in plans could potentially integrate the animated series into the larger shared universe.
Magic: The Gathering, a globally renowned trading card game launched by Wizards of the Coast in 1993 (and acquired by Hasbro in 1999), is primed for this major screen adaptation. This venture adds to Hasbro's extensive experience in adapting its properties for film, with a track record including G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Dungeons & Dragons, and current projects encompassing new G.I. Joe films, a Power Rangers movie, and even a Beyblade adaptation.
