Hasbro and Legendary Entertainment are joining forces 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 such as Dune, the MonsterVerse (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 Legendary project and the previously announced Netflix animated Magic: The Gathering series remains unclear. The report suggests they may be separate endeavors, although a shift in plans to incorporate the animated series into the larger shared universe is also possible.

Magic: The Gathering, a globally popular trading card game launched by Wizards of the Coast in 1993 (and acquired by Hasbro in 1999), is primed for its cinematic debut. This isn't Hasbro's first foray into film adaptations; their portfolio includes successful franchises like G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Dungeons & Dragons, with several new projects currently underway, including additional G.I. Joe films, a new Power Rangers movie, and even a Beyblade adaptation.