Paul King to Direct Labubu Film for Sony Pictures

Paul King, the director behind the globally successful Paddington films and the recent musical Wonka starring Timothée Chalamet, is set to direct a feature film based on Labubu, the popular chinese plush toy.

in November, sony Pictures announced it had acquired the screen rights to Labubu, capitalizing on the toy’s widespread popularity. The film is already in early advancement, building on the momentum of Sony’s recent success with KPop Demon hunters.

King’s career began as an associate director on the British TV comedy Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace.He then directed all three seasons of The Mighty boosh. His 2014 film Paddington and its critically acclaimed sequel, Paddington 2, which he also co-wrote, collectively grossed nearly US$500 million worldwide.

Key Takeaways

• Paul King, known for Paddington and Wonka, will direct a Labubu film.
• Sony Pictures acquired the screen rights to Labubu in November.
• The film is in early development following Sony’s success with KPop Demon Hunters.
• King’s previous work includes directing The Mighty Boosh and the highly successful Paddington films.