Now it is clear that the feature film “Hello Kitty” will have its theatrical premiere in the summer of 2028, according to Variety.
Hello Kitty.
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“The film will be Hello Kitty’s Hollywood debut on the big screen, where Hello Kitty and her friends embark on a cinematic adventure guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages,” the film company said in a statement.
The film is directed by Leo Matsuda, who previously directed the short film “Inner Workings” and worked as a storyboard artist on films such as “Zootopia” and “Röjar-Ralf”.
The Japanese company Sanrio introduced the cartoon character in 1974, which became the start of a global phenomenon. Entire stores and amusement parks are dedicated to thousands of products featuring Hello Kitty and her friends.
Kitty White (her full name) is often called a cat, but is actually a girl, according to the Sanrio company. It is unclear if she will speak in the film. She has been completely mute in her animated series.
