A Hello Kitty movie has been in development for years, and now it’s gaining momentum with some well-known directors attached. Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, has been actively expanding the brand with various projects over the last ten years, and a feature film for the beloved character has been a key focus. The project was first announced in 2015, and development really started to pick up a few years later as they aimed for an English-language version.
The upcoming Hello Kitty movie, a Hollywood production, has been in the works for a while with several different directors considered. Now, The Hollywood Reporter has announced that David Derrick Jr. (Moana 2) and John Aoshima (Ultraman: Rising) are officially directing the film, which is scheduled to be released in 2028. New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures Animation are producing the movie.
What to Know for New Hello Kitty Movie
A new Hello Kitty movie is scheduled to come out on July 28, 2028. Originally, Leo Matsuda was set to direct, but Derrick Jr. and Aoshima have now been confirmed as the directors. Ramsey Naito, known for her work on The Boss Baby, and Beau Flynn will produce the film. The movie is really starting to come together as the release date approaches.
The upcoming Hello Kitty movie initially had a script by Dana Fox, known for her work on Wicked, Cruella, and How To Be Single. However, Jeff Chan is now working on the latest version of the script. Hello Kitty, created by Yuko Shimizu for Sanrio in the 1970s, is a British girl who has been the company’s beloved mascot for decades. This film will be her first major movie appearance, though it’s still unclear whether it will be animated in a traditional anime style or something else.
What Is Hello Kitty’s New Movie About?
New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures Animation have announced that Hello Kitty is making her first appearance in a theatrical movie in Hollywood. The film will follow Hello Kitty and her friends on an adventure designed for audiences of all ages. While details about the plot are still unknown, the studio says the creative team has a lot of freedom with the story, which may explain why the film has been in development for a while.
Hello Kitty is an incredibly versatile character. Over the decades, she’s appeared in countless anime collaborations, advertising campaigns, and other projects. Her adaptability means she can easily fit into almost any story, and she’s almost guaranteed to be a successful product. It will be interesting to see how she continues to evolve over the next few years, up to 2028.
HT – The Hollywood Reporter
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