Hasbro is bringing the world of Magic: The Gathering to the screen, partnering with Legendary Entertainment to create a shared 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 adaptations 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.
Magic: The Gathering, a trading card game created by Wizards of the Coast in 1993, has become a global phenomenon. Hasbro acquired Wizards of the Coast in 1999.
This isn't Hasbro's first foray into film adaptations. The company has a long history of bringing its properties to the big screen, including successful franchises like G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Dungeons & Dragons. Several projects are currently underway, encompassing new G.I. Joe films, a new Power Rangers movie, and even a Beyblade adaptation.
