Magic: The Gathering Cinematic Universe Announced

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 movies and television series, with the film adaptation taking precedence.

Legendary, known for producing successful franchises like Dune, the MonsterVerse (Godzilla vs. Kong), and Detective Pikachu, will oversee the creation of a shared Magic: The Gathering cinematic universe. A Legendary executive stated, "We pride ourselves on being thoughtful caretakers of singular, beloved IP, and no property better fits that description than Magic: The Gathering."

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, though a potential merging into a larger, unified universe is also possible.

Magic: The Gathering, originally launched by Wizards of the Coast in 1993, has evolved into a globally recognized and highly popular trading card game. Its parent company, Wizards of the Coast, became part of the Hasbro family in 1999.

This venture marks another step in Hasbro's long history of adapting its properties into film and television. The company boasts a diverse portfolio of successful movie adaptations, including G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Dungeons & Dragons, and currently has several projects in development, such as new G.I. Joe films, a Power Rangers movie, and even a Beyblade film.