Magic: The Gathering makes the leap to the big screen

With fans saying it for years, the franchise has the potential to do something as big as the MCU

February 7, 2025
Updated: February 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM

Hasbro has announced a collaboration with Legendary Entertainment to produce a live-action movie based on the popular card game Magic: The Gathering, followed by a television series. This initiative could mark the beginning of an ambitious cinematic universe aimed at attracting both fans of the franchise and new audiences. Legendary’s President of Worldwide Production, Mary Parent, emphasized the importance of Magic: The Gathering as a unique and beloved intellectual property, stating that they are excited about the potential of this collaboration.

Legendary Entertainment, a name with great successes behind it

Legendary Entertainment is known for co-producing successful films such as Batman Begins and Warcraft, as well as acclaimed series like The Expanse. Legendary’s experience suggests that the team has the ability to bring to life the rich narrative and extensive lore surrounding Magic: The Gathering, which could result in a satisfying experience for both fans of the game and new viewers.

On the other hand, Netflix also previously announced the development of an animated series based on Magic: The Gathering. However, it is unclear if this production will be connected with the Hasbro and Legendary project, leaving open the possibility of having parallel universes within the same franchise. This event has generated speculation among enthusiasts about how these different adaptations will be integrated.

Although a release date for the movie has not been revealed, suggesting that it might be in development for an extended period, rumors about the possible cast have begun to emerge. Actors such as Idris Elba, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, and Jack Black are mentioned, although in which specific roles they might appear remains uncertain. The wait to see this ambitious adaptation could be long, but interest continues to grow around the future of Magic: The Gathering on the big and small screen. Meanwhile, we can always enjoy its new collection.