Hasbro has exciting news for fans of Magic: The Gathering—they're set to bring the beloved card game to screens around the world. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hasbro is teaming up with Legendary Entertainment to craft a shared Magic: The Gathering universe that will span both movies and TV shows, with the movie taking the lead. "We pride ourselves on being thoughtful caretakers of singular, beloved IP, and no property better fits that description than Magic: The Gathering," stated Legendary’s chairman of worldwide production. Legendary, known for blockbuster hits like Dune and the thrilling Godzilla series including Godzilla vs Kong, as well as Detective Pikachu, is steering this ambitious project.
While details are still emerging, it appears that the movie and TV projects at Legendary might not connect to the previously announced Magic: The Gathering animated series on Netflix. However, it's possible that the plans have evolved, and the animated series could now be part of this expansive shared universe.
Magic: The Gathering is a legendary card game that Wizards of the Coast first introduced in 1993. It has since become one of the world's most popular trading card games. Wizards of the Coast joined the Hasbro family in 1999.
Hasbro is no newcomer to turning its iconic brands into cinematic experiences. From G.I. Joe and Transformers to Dungeons and Dragons, Hasbro has a robust slate of projects in development. This includes new G.I. Joe films, a fresh Power Rangers movie, and even a Beyblade film.
