Mattel’s ever-popular fashion doll brand Monster High is getting a new live-action movie from Universal Pictures and Akiva Goldsman under his banner Weed Road. The movie will feature a fresh story set in the world of Monster High.
The new film is produced by Robbie Brenner, President of Mattel Films, and Akiva Goldsman. Kevin McKeon and Arturo Thur De Koos for Mattel and Greg Lessans for Weed Road will oversee the movie, with Universal Pictures’ Senior Vice President of Production Lexi Barta and Creative Executive of Production Development Jacqueline Garell managing work for the studio.
Monster High helps fans discover the great beauty in being true to yourself and celebrates the unique sensibilities at the core of who we are as individuals. We’re proud to partner with Universal Pictures and the brilliant Akiva Goldsman to usher this important message to audiences worldwide.
Monster High got its start in 2010 as a fashion doll brand featuring the children of famous monsters, with everything from Dracula’s adopted daughter, Draculaura, to the daughter of Frankenstein’s monster, Frankie Stein. The brand has seen success since its launch, launching multiple waves of products as well as entertainment offerings such as a Nickelodeon animated series and a pair of live-action films for Paramount+.
The upcoming Monster High production is far from Mattel’s only plans for the big screen. Following the hit Barbie: The Movie, Mattel Films has additional plans for movies based on well-known IPs such as American Girl, Barney, Hot Wheels, Bob the Builder, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Polly Pocket, and more. Mattel Studios is also working on Christmas Balloon, a holiday offering based on a new IP.
