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 taking precedence.
Legendary, known for producing successful franchises like Dune, the Godzilla films (including Godzilla vs. Kong), and Detective Pikachu, will spearhead this venture. Their chairman of worldwide production emphasized their commitment to carefully developing beloved intellectual properties, highlighting Magic: The Gathering's perfect fit for this approach.
The relationship between this Legendary-produced adaptation and the previously announced Netflix animated Magic: The Gathering series remains unclear. The report suggests they may be separate projects, although a shift in plans could integrate the animated series into this broader shared universe.
Magic: The Gathering, a globally popular trading card game launched by Wizards of the Coast in 1993 (and acquired by Hasbro in 1999), is primed for this cinematic expansion. Hasbro boasts a proven track record of adapting its properties into successful films, including franchises like G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Dungeons & Dragons. They currently have multiple projects underway, such as new G.I. Joe films, a Power Rangers movie, and even a Beyblade adaptation.
