Overview

• Jon M. Chu will direct the live-action Hot Wheels adaptation for Mattel Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures.
• Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier, known for Creed II and They Cloned Tyrone, have been tapped to write the screenplay.
• Production is led by J. J. Abrams’ Bad Robot, Chu’s Electric Somewhere, Mattel Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures with Robbie Brenner and Michael Bostic producing.
• Described as a high-octane action film showcasing some of the world’s hottest and sleekest vehicles, plot details and a release schedule have not been disclosed.
• The announcement advances Mattel’s strategy to build cinematic franchises from its toy brands following the record-breaking success of Barbie.