Warner Bros. Pictures continues to demonstrate its prowess in adapting beloved brands for the cinematic experience, having recently achieved remarkable success with both Barbie and A Minecraft Movie. These films have not only silenced skeptics but have also emerged as significant box office successes. Now, the studio has set its sights on its next venture: a feature film centered around the iconic character Hello Kitty, slated for release in 2028.
Exciting Developments in Animation
The announcement was made through a vibrant Instagram post, showcasing Hello Kitty’s signature bow atop the Warner Bros. logo, which is creatively painted on the studio’s renowned water tower. The accompanying caption, “Hello Hollywood,” hints at the film’s ambitious aspirations. Fans can mark their calendars for July 21, 2028, when the film is expected to hit theaters.
Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, has been pursuing a film adaptation for over a decade, as reported by the Hollywood Reporter. This new collaboration with Warner Bros. follows a previous partnership announced in 2019, where New Line Cinema, another subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery, was involved in the project. Now, New Line is officially co-producing the film alongside Warner Bros. Animation.
While specific plot details remain closely guarded, there is an intriguing tidbit that has surfaced: the screenplay is penned by Dana Fox, known for her work on the screenplays for Wicked and the upcoming Wicked For Good. This raises the tantalizing possibility of a musical element in the film, especially considering Hello Kitty’s unique characteristic of not having a mouth.
As anticipation builds for the untitled Hello Kitty movie, the combination of Warner Bros.’s cinematic expertise and Sanrio’s beloved character promises to deliver a captivating experience for audiences in 2028.
