Hasbro has exciting news for fans of Magic: The Gathering, announcing plans to bring the beloved card game to screens everywhere. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hasbro is teaming up with Legendary Entertainment to develop a shared Magic: The Gathering universe that will span both movies and TV shows, with the movie taking precedence.
Legendary’s chairman of worldwide production expressed enthusiasm about the project, stating, “We pride ourselves on being thoughtful caretakers of singular, beloved IP, and no property better fits that description than Magic: The Gathering.” Legendary Entertainment, known for films like Dune, the Godzilla series including Godzilla vs Kong, and Detective Pikachu, is set to bring this iconic game to life on the big screen.
While details are still emerging, it appears that the movie and TV adaptations at Legendary will be separate from the previously announced Magic: The Gathering animated series on Netflix. However, there's a possibility that plans may have evolved, potentially integrating the animated series into this expansive shared universe.
Magic: The Gathering, created by Wizards of the Coast in 1993, has grown into one of the world's most popular trading card games. Wizards of the Coast became part of Hasbro in 1999, and since then, Hasbro has been actively involved in adapting its products into movies. The company's portfolio includes successful adaptations like G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Dungeons and Dragons, with upcoming projects such as new G.I. Joe films, a Power Rangers movie, and a Beyblade movie in development.
This move to bring Magic: The Gathering to screens is a thrilling development for fans and a testament to Hasbro's commitment to expanding its iconic brands into new media formats.
