'Magic' Cinematic Universe Debuts

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 films such as Dune, the Godzilla franchise (including Godzilla vs. Kong), and Detective Pikachu, will oversee the creation of a shared Magic: The Gathering cinematic universe. A statement from Legendary’s chairman of worldwide production emphasizes their commitment to responsible stewardship of established intellectual property, highlighting Magic: The Gathering as a prime example.

The relationship between this new initiative 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 the larger shared universe is also possible.

Magic: The Gathering, a globally renowned trading card game launched by Wizards of the Coast in 1993, has a massive and dedicated fanbase. Its acquisition by Hasbro in 1999 solidified its place within Hasbro's portfolio of iconic brands.

This venture continues Hasbro's track record of adapting its properties into film, with previous successes and ongoing projects including G.I. Joe, Transformers, Dungeons & Dragons, new G.I. Joe films, a new Power Rangers movie, and even a Beyblade film in development.