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 taking precedence.
Legendary Entertainment, known for its work on films like Dune, the Godzilla franchise, and Detective Pikachu, will spearhead this endeavor. A statement from Legendary's chairman of worldwide production emphasizes their commitment to carefully developing this beloved intellectual property.
The relationship between this new 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 integrate the animated series into this larger, shared universe.
Magic: The Gathering, a globally renowned trading card game created by Wizards of the Coast in 1993, has a vast and dedicated fanbase. Its acquisition by Hasbro in 1999 solidified the company's ownership of this valuable franchise.
This venture marks another step in Hasbro's extensive history of adapting its properties into film and television. From G.I. Joe and Transformers to Dungeons & Dragons, Hasbro has a proven track record in this arena. The company currently has several projects underway, including new G.I. Joe films, a Power Rangers movie, and even a Beyblade film adaptation.