On Thursday, Hasbro Entertainment announced an epic team-up with Legendary Entertainment to open new Magic: The Gathering planes in Film and Television.
Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast have teamed up with Legendary Entertainment to bring Magic: The Gathering to the silver screen, and notably, the announcement is completely separate from the previously announced (in September 2024) Netflix anime series in the works. Although both TV and film projects have been announced, the team-up’s first project will be in film. Legendary Entertainment’s past work on adapting fantastical properties for film (Dune, Godzilla vs. Kong), and Magic: The Gathering‘s decades long history after it’s creation in 1993 appear to be a match-made in heaven.
Legendary’s Chairman of Worldwide Production, Mary Parent said “We pride ourselves on being thoughtful caretakers of singular, beloved IP, and no property better fits that description than Magic: The Gathering,” sharing the sentiment that Legendary looks forward to the partnership and the opportunity to work on such a storied franchise. Hasbro Entertainment’s Head of Film, Zev Foreman echoed the statement saying “This is an exciting and complementary partnership, uniting one of the world’s most iconic brands with a powerful and proven steward. 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.”
As a Trading Card Game, MTG has already left footprints in the TV and film sectors. With their latest efforts in Universe’s Beyond, MTG has brought beloved characters from Dr. WHO, Dungeons & Dragons, and even Marvel Comics to the world of Magic. It appears it’s now Magic: The Gathering‘s turn to jump from the table to the screen.
Aside from the exciting initial announcement, Hasbro Entertainment has kept their cards close to their chest regarding any further details regarding the new film, so fans will have to wait for Hasbro or Legendary to reveal more details. Fans can check out more MTG news on the official website.
