Hasbro is bringing the world of Magic: The Gathering to the screen, partnering with Legendary Entertainment to create a shared cinematic universe spanning movies and television shows. The focus will initially be on 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 portfolio includes films like Dune, the Godzilla franchise (including Godzilla vs. Kong), and Detective Pikachu.
While the report doesn't explicitly clarify the relationship, the Legendary-produced 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 incorporating the animated series into the broader shared universe.
Magic: The Gathering, created by Wizards of the Coast in 1993, has become a globally renowned trading card game. Hasbro acquired Wizards of the Coast in 1999.
This venture continues Hasbro's successful track record of adapting its properties into films, including franchises like G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Dungeons & Dragons. The company has numerous projects underway, such as new G.I. Joe films, a new Power Rangers movie, and even a Beyblade film.
