Hasbro is bringing the world of Magic: The Gathering to the screen, partnering with Legendary Entertainment to create a shared cinematic universe encompassing both movies and television series. The focus will initially be on developing a feature film.
Legendary's chairman of worldwide production stated, “We pride ourselves on being thoughtful caretakers of singular, beloved IP, and no property better fits that description than Magic: The Gathering.” Legendary's impressive filmography includes Dune, the MonsterVerse Godzilla films (like Godzilla vs. Kong), and Detective Pikachu.
While the report doesn't explicitly clarify the relationship, the planned Legendary films and TV shows appear separate from the previously announced Netflix Magic: The Gathering animated series. However, this could also indicate a shift in plans, potentially integrating the animated series into the larger shared universe.
Created by Wizards of the Coast in 1993, Magic: The Gathering has evolved into a globally renowned trading card game. Hasbro acquired Wizards of the Coast in 1999.
This isn't Hasbro's first foray into film adaptations; the company has a history of bringing its properties to life, including G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Dungeons & Dragons. Currently, Hasbro has multiple projects in development, such as new G.I. Joe films, a new Power Rangers movie, and even a Beyblade film.
