Hello Kitty Animated Movie: Meet the Creative Team Behind the Hollywood Debut
The upcoming Hello Kitty animated movie has announced its creative team. David Derrick Jr. and John Aoshima will direct the film, with Ramsey Naito and Beau Flynn serving as producers. The movie is set for a theatrical release on July 28, 2028, marking Hello Kitty's Hollywood debut. Jeff Chan is currently working on the script, following drafts by various writers.
Sanrio, the Japanese company behind Hello Kitty, introduced the character in 1974. Plans to bring Hello Kitty to the big screen have been in the works for a decade. The character, created by Yuko Shimizu, is a British anthropomorphized white cat named Kitty White who wears a red bow. Hello Kitty has inspired animated series and a wide range of merchandise.
In 2015, news surfaced that Sanrio was considering a film adaptation. Four years later, New Line and FlynnPictureCo. began developing an English-language feature, marking the first time popular Sanrio characters like Gudetama, My Melody, and Little Twin Stars were licensed to a major film studio. Sanrio founder Shintaro Tsuji expressed excitement about Hello Kitty's Hollywood debut, emphasizing the character's message of friendship.
The Hello Kitty movie is a highly anticipated project that will bring the beloved character to a new audience on the big screen. With a talented creative team behind the film, fans can look forward to a fresh and exciting take on the iconic character. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting cinematic venture.