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A Labubu Movie? Pop Mart, Sony Team up to Bring Viral Toy to Life.
Sony acquired rights last November to produce a live-action and CGI hybrid film of Labubu, a collectible toy popularized by celebrities worldwide, Pop Mart said.
- Thursday, March 19, 2026, Pop Mart and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a Labubu film in early development, described as a live-action and CGI hybrid.
- Viral since 2025, Labubu gained fame after celebrities like Olivia Atwood, Simone Biles, Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and Lisa from BLACKPINK were seen with the doll designed by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung around 10 years ago.
- Paul King, producer/director , will produce and direct the film and co-write the screenplay with Steven Levenson, co-writer , while Kasing Lung, Labubu creator and executive producer, joins the project.
- Immediate details remain limited as the BBC reports a release date has not been set, and USA TODAY has reached out to Pop Mart and Sony for comment.
- The movie positions Pop Mart to expand into film, merchandise, and themed experiences, coinciding with its 10th anniversary global tour and shares surging over the past year.
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A Labubu movie? Pop Mart, Sony team up to bring viral toy to life.
The movie comes after the toy went viral in 2025, becoming one of the hottest trends of the year.
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Labubus set to take over the big screen
China’s snaggle-toothed Labubu dolls will soon come alive on the big screen after flying off the toy shelves, with maker Pop Mart announcing a collaboration with Sony Pictures.The movie, which is still in early development, will feature the fanged plushie monsters in a “live-action and CGI hybrid”, Beijing-based Pop Mart said on Thursday.Read the full...
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