Overview
- Phil Johnston, known for Zootopia and Wreck-It Ralph, has been tapped to write a live-action feature inspired by Mattel’s View-Master.
- Mattel Studios, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Escape Artists are partnering on the project based on the classic 3D image toy introduced in 1939.
- The film is positioned as a four-quadrant family adventure reflecting Johnston’s family blockbuster pedigree.
- Mattel executives Tom McNulty and Arturo Thur de Koós will oversee development, with Robbie Brenner producing alongside Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch and Tony Shaw.
- No director, cast, plot details or release date were announced, and the project remains in early development as Mattel also readies Masters of the Universe for June 5, 2026.