The teens of Monster High are getting set to make their big screen debut and now the project has a director.
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After three successful generations of dolls, multiple animated projects, and two live-action TV movies, Monster High is preparing to head to the movie theaters. The project was announced in 2024, and now it has found its director in Gerard Johnstone (M3GAN, M3GAN 2.0)
Robbie Brenner, President and Chief Content Officer, Mattel Studios, said of the news, “Gerard’s unique vision and genre-blending style make him the perfect fit for this film. This is exactly what we’re building at Mattel Studios as we continue to work with top talent to tell fresh, unexpected stories from our rich portfolio of brands. Monster High is a fan-favorite franchise with endless storytelling potential, and we are thrilled to reimagine it in a monstrously exciting way with Gerard at the helm.”
Johnstone added, “With Barbie, Mattel Studios demonstrated that they’re not afraid to take bold swings with their IP. What makes Monster High so exciting for me is the opportunity to play in the sandbox of so many iconic monster myths, and getting to do that alongside Akiva [Goldsman, producer], Robbie, and Universal Pictures is a total dream. I can’t wait for audiences to step into the weird, wonderful world of misfit magic we’re about to create.”
Goldsman, who is also a producer on Mattel Studios’ Major Matt Mason starring Tom Hanks, said, “Monster High is delightfully personal to me — my daughters grew up loving the dolls and what they represent. Gerard’s work is sharp, daring, and full of heart. He’s exactly the director this film needs.”
Mattel Films is very busy shopping its properties around Hollywood following the massive success of Barbie in 2023. Masters of the Universe is currently at Amazon/MGM, Daniel Kaluuya is developing Barney, Vin Diesel is working on Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, and J.J. Abrams is working on Hot Wheels. Other options are in the works for American Girl, Bob the Builder, Magic 8 Ball, Polly Pocket, Thomas & Friends, UNO, View-Master, and Wishbone.
There is no word as of yet as to a potential release date for Monster High.
