Overview

• Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment are developing a Magic: The Gathering cinematic universe, starting with a feature film and expanding to TV content.
• Indie filmmaker Matt Johnson, known for 'BlackBerry' and 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie,' is reportedly the top choice to direct the first film.
• No formal offer has been made to Johnson yet, as the project remains in early pre-production stages.
• Magic: The Gathering, launched in 1993, is Hasbro’s first $1 billion brand with over 50 million global fans and a rich multiverse of fantasy lore.
• Some industry observers have raised concerns about the challenges of creating a cohesive cinematic universe while maintaining narrative focus.