First announced before the pandemic, the Hello Kitty Movie is slated for release in cinemas 21 July 2028
A long-rumoured feature film starring Sanrio’s Hello Kitty has finally been confirmed and is slated to release in cinemas in less than two years.
The film was first announced by New Line Cinema in 2019, and the production with Warner Bros. Pictures Animation has now been scheduled for release on 21 July 2028.
“The film marks Hello Kitty’s Hollywood theatrical debut as Hello Kitty and her friends embark on a cinematic adventure sure to delight audiences of all ages,” the studio said in a statement.
Leo Matsuda, best known for his work on Wreck-It Ralph and Zootopia, will direct, with Dana Fox, co-writer and executive producer of Wicked, tapped to write the script.
Tomokuni Tsuji, Sanrio’s President and CEO of Sanrio, said: “We are extremely delighted that Hello Kitty, our global messenger of friendship, along with many other Sanrio characters, will be brought to the big screen through our creative partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and their talented teams. This marks an exciting new chapter for Sanrio as we step into the world of Hollywood and explore new frontiers in entertainment.”
