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 spearhead this adaptation. Their chairman of worldwide production emphasized their commitment to carefully developing beloved intellectual properties, highlighting Magic: The Gathering's significance.
The relationship between Legendary's adaptations 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 potentially integrate the animated series into this broader 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 poised for a major expansion into visual media. This venture aligns with Hasbro's established track record of adapting its properties into successful films, including franchises like G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Dungeons & Dragons. The company currently has multiple film projects underway, encompassing new G.I. Joe installments, a Power Rangers movie, and even a Beyblade film.