Yes, Labubu Is Getting A Movie

Labubu, the pointy-eared, toothy little creature that’s been popping up on backpacks, keychains and toy shelves, is officially getting a movie.

Pop Mart and Sony Pictures are developing a Labubu film, and it already has some big names attached: Paddington and Wonka director Paul King is set to direct, and Steven Levenson is co-writing the script. Labubu creator Kasing Lung is also involved as an executive producer.

That’s a pretty big leap for a toy that still makes a lot of parents say, “Wait—what exactly is this thing?” But if your child has been begging for a Labubu blind box, this probably won’t come as a shock. The creepy-cute character has gone from niche collectible to full-on kid-and-teen obsession, with celebrity fans and sold-out drops helping turn it into a massive craze. At this point, a movie almost feels inevitable.

What we know so far

The project is still in early development, which means there’s no release date yet—and no plot details either. For now, the big news is simply that Labubu is making the jump from collectible toy to movie character.

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