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Jon M. Chu to Direct Live-Action Hot Wheels Movie

Mattel Studios has enlisted filmmaker Jon M. Chu to helm a long-gestating, high-octane action adaptation of its iconic toy line produced by Warner Bros. with J. J. AbramsBad Robot.

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Hot Wheels cars by Mattel are offered for sale at a big box store on April 23, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois
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© Hot Wheels Mattel

Overview

  • Jon M. Chu has officially signed on to direct the live-action Hot Wheels film for Mattel Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures.
  • Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier are tapped as screenwriters with production roles allocated to Mattel Studios, Bad Robot, and Chu’s Electric Somewhere.
  • The adaptation is billed as a high-octane action spectacle showcasing some of Hot Wheels’ most iconic vehicles, with plot details remaining under wraps.
  • This marks the latest step in Mattel’s post-Barbie strategy to expand its toy IP into theatrical franchises.
  • The project originated over a decade ago and gained momentum after Bad Robot joined in 2022 before solidifying its core creative team this July.