Wizards of the Coast Unveils "Magic: The Gathering" Cinematic Universe

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 development priority.

Legendary Entertainment, known for producing blockbuster hits like 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-produced adaptation and the previously announced Netflix animated Magic: The Gathering series remains unclear. The report suggests they may be separate projects, although a shift in plans to incorporate the animated series into a larger shared universe is also possible.

Magic: The Gathering, a globally renowned trading card game created by Wizards of the Coast in 1993 (and acquired by Hasbro in 1999), boasts a massive and dedicated fanbase. This collaboration marks a significant step for Hasbro, which has a proven track record of adapting its properties into successful film franchises, including G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Dungeons & Dragons. The company currently has multiple projects in development, including new installments in the G.I. Joe and Power Rangers franchises, and even a Beyblade film.