Labubu dolls 6 the toothy, wide-eyed plush monsters that have taken over social feeds 6 may be heading to theaters. Sony Pictures announced this week that it has acquired screen rights to the hit brand from its Chinese mainland creators, kicking off early development on what could become a new franchise.
First reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the deal brings Sony6 animation division on board with powerhouse momentum after "KPop Demon Hunters" scored box office hits in July. With no producer or director yet attached, the project is still shaping up: will Labubu leap into live-action, or come alive in animated form?
Fans first embraced Labubu dolls for their quirky charm: oversized grins, neon fangs, and collectible colorways that spawned viral unboxing videos from Seoul to S5o Paulo. Over the past months, tens of thousands of social media posts have racked up millions of engagements, proving the brand6 global clout.
For young global citizens and digital nomads, the Labubu phenomenon reflects how modern fandoms build overnight 7driven by influencers, design-savvy entrepreneurs, and cross-border communities. As the franchise gears up for its screen debut, the world will be watching: Sony has the chance to turn a plush trend into a multimedia blockbuster, and fans everywhere are ready to roar.
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