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Hello Kitty Pounces into Theaters in 2028
30 Oct
Summary
- Warner Bros. to release Hello Kitty animated film in July 2028
- Sanrio launched the character in 1974, plans for movie in works for a decade
- Marks first time Hello Kitty and other Sanrio characters licensed to major studio
In a move that is sure to delight fans of the iconic feline cartoon character, Warner Bros. has announced that it will be releasing an animated Hello Kitty film in theaters on July 21, 2028. The Japanese company Sanrio first launched the Hello Kitty property back in 1974, and plans have been in the works for over a decade to bring the character to the big screen.
The upcoming film will mark the first time that Hello Kitty and other popular Sanrio characters, including Gudetama, My Melody, and Little Twin Stars, have been licensed to a major Hollywood studio. Sanrio founder Shintaro Tsuji expressed his excitement about the project, stating that "Hello Kitty has long been a symbol of friendship and we hope this film will only serve to grow that circle of friendship around the world."
The movie is being produced by Beau Flynn, with Wendy Jacobson serving as executive producer. While details about the film's plot and cast are still under wraps, fans of the beloved feline can look forward to seeing her pounce onto the silver screen in just a few years' time.
