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 focus.
Legendary Entertainment, known for its work on successful franchises like Dune, the MonsterVerse (Godzilla vs. Kong), and Detective Pikachu, will spearhead the development of this shared Magic: The Gathering universe. A Legendary executive stated their commitment to carefully developing this beloved intellectual property.
The relationship between this new initiative and the previously announced Netflix animated Magic: The Gathering series remains unclear. While the report suggests separate projects, the possibility of the animated series integrating into the larger shared universe remains open.
Magic: The Gathering, a globally popular trading card game launched by Wizards of the Coast in 1993 and acquired by Hasbro in 1999, is poised for a major expansion into the entertainment industry. This venture continues Hasbro's successful track record of adapting its properties into films, including franchises such as G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Dungeons & Dragons. The company currently has several other film adaptations in development, including new G.I. Joe and Power Rangers movies, and even a Beyblade film.
