Labubu, a viral toy doll, will make his big screen debut, and Sony Pictures is developing a movie based on him.
THR reports that the studio has acquired the screen rights to the furry monster. However, it is still unclear whether the film will be an animation or a live-action film. Additionally, there are no actors or directors on board yet.
The rights purchase comes on the heels of the character created by illustrator Kasing Lung, which has recently become extremely popular.
Certain celebrities also helped boost the toy’s fame. Lisa, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, for example. She was seen wearing it as an accessory in 2024, which led her fans to follow her.
In other news, Jennifer Lawrence opens up about her anxiety before the release of her films.
“The experience only increases the fear, because I’ve had many experiences of working so hard on something, loving something so deeply, and then releasing it into the world, and the world just goes, ‘Boo! I hate you!’ “It’s so horrible,” he says. V Magazine.
Die My Love is now in theaters.
