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 films and television series, with the movie slated for initial development priority.

Legendary Entertainment, known for producing successful franchises like Dune, the Godzilla films (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 carefully developing this beloved intellectual property.

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, but the possibility of the animated series integrating into the larger shared universe also exists.

Magic: The Gathering, a globally popular trading card game launched by Wizards of the Coast in 1993 (and acquired by Hasbro in 1999), is poised for a significant expansion into visual media. This venture aligns with Hasbro's established track record of adapting its properties into successful film franchises, including G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Dungeons & Dragons. The company currently has multiple film projects in development, including new G.I. Joe installments, a Power Rangers movie, and even a Beyblade film.