Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment have joined forces. They are conjuring a new movie and television universe based on the beloved trading card game Magic: The Gathering. This ambitious partnership marks a significant step for the iconic game created by Richard Garfield that debuted three decades ago.
According to THR, the planned franchise starts with a live-action feature film, though details haven’t been revealed yet. This collaboration between Legendary and Hasbro isn’t the only Magic: The Gathering adaptation in development. Hasbro is also working on an animated series with Netflix, helmed by writer and director Terry Matalas, who will also serve as showrunner.
“We pride ourselves on being thoughtful caretakers of singular, beloved IP, and no property better fits that description than Magic: The Gathering,” said Mary Parent, an executive at Legendary. “Alongside the fantastic Hasbro team, we look forward to creating a multimedia universe that thrills longstanding fans and creates a broad wave of new ones.”
Zev Foreman, head of film at Hasbro Entertainment, echoed Parent’s enthusiasm. “This is an exciting and complementary partnership, uniting one of the world’s most iconic brands with a powerful and proven steward,” he said. “Magic: The Gathering has inspired decades of epic world-building and creative storytelling. It is a perfect match for Legendary’s diversified approach to marquee IP, and we are excited to work together to build a whole new Magic: The Gathering universe.”
In the strategic card game, players assume the roles of powerful Planeswalkers, wizards locked in a magical duel. Each card drawn from a player’s deck represents a unique spell or ability that can be strategically deployed in battle.
The partnership promises to bring Magic: The Gathering’s rich lore and captivating characters to life, offering diverse storytelling possibilities within the expansive universe.
