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 movies and television series, with the film adaptation taking precedence.
Legendary Entertainment, known for its work on films such as Dune, the Godzilla franchise (including Godzilla vs. Kong), and Detective Pikachu, will spearhead this endeavor. Their chairman of worldwide production emphasized their commitment to carefully developing beloved intellectual properties, highlighting Magic: The Gathering's perfect fit for this approach.
The relationship between this Legendary project and the previously announced Netflix animated Magic: The Gathering series remains unclear. The report suggests they may be separate initiatives, but the possibility of the animated series integrating into a larger, shared universe also exists.
Magic: The Gathering, a globally renowned trading card game launched by Wizards of the Coast in 1993, has a massive fanbase. Its acquisition by Hasbro in 1999 further solidified its position in the entertainment landscape.
This isn't Hasbro's first foray into film adaptations. They have a proven track record with successful movie franchises based on properties like G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Dungeons & Dragons. Furthermore, they have several other film projects underway, including new G.I. Joe films, a Power Rangers movie, and even a Beyblade movie.