# Magic: The Gathering live-action film development

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/magic-the-gathering-live-action-film-development
> Updated: 2026-11-07T10:19:09.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2.

Legendary Entertainment and Hasbro Entertainment are partnering to develop a live-action film adaptation of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The project is intended to be part of a larger multimedia franchise that may include television series.

Maya Hawke has been cast in a leading role for the production, though her specific character and the film’s plot have not been disclosed. Reports indicate she will play a key role in the ensemble production. The film is directed by Matt Johnson, who co-wrote the screenplay with Noah Gardner and Aidan Fitzgerald.

The franchise, which was created by Richard Garfield and released by Wizards of the Coast in 1993, is undergoing a major multi-media expansion intended to serve a global fanbase of over 50 million people.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-07: Maya Hawke joins cast of Magic: The Gathering film

Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke has joined the cast of the upcoming Magic: The Gathering live-action film, a joint venture between Legendary and Hasbro Entertainment.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maya-hawke-joins-magic-the-gathering-live-action-film-1

### 2026-11-04: Maya Hawke joins Magic: The Gathering live-action film

Stranger Things star Maya Hawke is set to play a key role in the upcoming Magic: The Gathering live-action film produced by Hasbro and Legendary.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maya-hawke-in-talks-for-magic-the-gathering-film

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