Magic: The Gathering always has a new set around the corner — Secrets of Strixhaven is almost here — but there's more to the game than just cards. For those interested in celebrating the community that's brought the game so far, this month will also bring the Kickstarter launch of another surprise for MTG fans.
Screen Rant can exclusively reveal that the Kickstarter for The Gathering is the Magic, a feature-length documentary covering "the culture around Magic: The Gathering," will launch on Tuesday, April 7. A new cinematic trailer offers a first look at what to expect from the documentary, featuring interviews with various Magic: The Gathering players and footage from conventions and more.
The Gathering is the Magic focuses on "four very different members of this community," taking a look at how the game has impacted their lives and how the community has helped them to overcome personal challenges. Per the trailer, these range from gender identity to life behind bars, which could make for some affecting storytelling.
As the trailer highlights, a lot of the work for The Gathering is the Magic has already been completed. A recent X post from the official account for the documentary details where...
