The live-actionMagic: The Gatheringmovie has received an exciting update during its development stage, as a recent addition to the creative team has a promising connection toPower Rangers.Magic: The Gatheringhas become a collectible tabletop and digital card game since its release in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast. Famed for being one of the most complex card games to learn,MTGborrows several themes from other traditional RPGs, includingDungeons & Dragons, and the high-fantasy IP is well overdue for a live-action break.
Most veterans of the tabletop game have a clear vision ofwhat’s needed to make a successfulMagic: The Gatheringseriesor movie, including a strong feature on the game’s Planeswalkers and an ensemble cast representing the game’s color pie. A focus on the tabletop’s lore-heavy storytelling could also become the live-action’s strong suit, and the project wouldn’t be short on interesting races and cultures to explore. While a television series may be a better medium in fans’ eyes to showcaseMTG’s vast world, the upcoming movie may just be the tip of the iceberg in a potential series of cinematic features.
Magic: The Gathering Live-Action Movie to Be Penned by Former Power Rangers Writers
Reported by Deadline, writers Noah Gardner and Aidan Fitzgerald have supposedly finalized a deal to pen theMTGmovie for Hasbro Entertainment and Legendary Entertainment, according to Deadline’s sources. It was noted that both companies declined to comment on the hiring, and the status of director Matt Johnson’s position at the helm is currently unclear. AMagic: The Gatheringmovie and television show were reported to be in the works back in February 2025, following a partnership between Hasbro and Legendary, and the franchise’s transition to live-action may be the kind of epic project fantasy fans need in the future, considering the recent and sudden cancellation of Amazon’sThe Wheel of Timeseries.
Another interesting tidbit to take from the report is Gardner and Fitzgerald previously worked with Hasbro as writers on a pastPower Rangersproject that never saw the light of day. Jonathan Entwistle was said to be directing the now-shelved movie, which was reportedly part of Netflix’s scrappedPower RangersCinematic Universe. Even though the originalPower Rangersseries boasted great storiesat its heart, the 2017 movie by Dean Israelite left much to be desired by fans of the spandex era, and Netflix’s attempt to revive the Mighty Morphin’ team was certainly ambitious.
The tabletop game has released many crossover expansions throughout its longevity, includingMagic: The Gathering’s 2023 collaboration withThe Lord of the Rings. NamedTales of Middle-earth, the set became a popular part of the Universes Beyond series based on the masterpiece created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Containing 281 regular cards, the set also offered the highly sought-after The One Ring card, keeping in theme with Sauron’s conquest in the story.MTGhas also crossed over with popular video game seriesFalloutandAssassin’s Creed, and the recentFinal Fantasyset is currently making waves within the fandom.
