Hasbro and Legendary Entertainment are teaming up to bring the popular trading card game, 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 producing successful franchises like Dune, the Godzilla films (including Godzilla vs. Kong), and Detective Pikachu, will oversee 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 Legendary project and the previously announced Netflix animated Magic: The Gathering series remains unclear. The report suggests they may be separate entities, although a shift in plans could incorporate the animated series into the larger shared universe.
Magic: The Gathering, originally launched by Wizards of the Coast in 1993, has evolved into a global phenomenon. Since Wizards of the Coast's acquisition by Hasbro in 1999, the game has continued its impressive growth.
This venture marks another step in Hasbro's extensive history of adapting its properties into films. From G.I. Joe and Transformers to Dungeons & Dragons, Hasbro has a proven track record in this area. The company currently has multiple film projects underway, including new G.I. Joe films, a Power Rangers movie, and even a Beyblade adaptation.
