{"id":45671,"date":"2025-10-31T11:47:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T10:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.licensingitalia.it\/?p=45671"},"modified":"2025-10-31T11:47:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T10:47:56","slug":"hello-kitty-and-friends-make-their-big-screen-debut-in-hollywood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.licensingitalia.it\/en\/hello-kitty-and-friends-make-their-big-screen-debut-in-hollywood\/","title":{"rendered":"Hello Kitty and Friends Make Their Big Screen Debut in Hollywood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Sanrio Co., Ltd.<\/strong> announced <strong>Sanrio\u2019s Hello Kitty<\/strong> from <strong>New Line Cinema<\/strong> and <strong>Warner Bros. Pictures Animation<\/strong> will be distributed globally by Warner Bros. Pictures on <strong>July 21, 2028<\/strong>. The feature film marks Hello Kitty&#8217;s Hollywood theatrical debut, as Hello Kitty and her friends embark on a cinematic adventure sure to delight audiences of all ages.<\/p>\n<p>While plot details remain under wraps, the film will deliver a globe-spanning, four-quadrant experience rooted in friendship, connection, and fun\u2014core values that have defined Hello Kitty for generations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sanrio<\/strong> is a global lifestyle and entertainment company known for creating beloved and iconic characters. Its flagship character, <strong>Hello Kitty<\/strong>, has become a global icon, joined by a cast of <strong>fan-favorite<\/strong> brands including <strong>Kuromi, My Melody, Gudetama<\/strong>, and more\u2014each bringing smiles to fans across generations. Sanrio connects with audiences worldwide through character-driven media and storytelling, consumer products, gaming, and immersive experiences, and aims to evolve into a true IP platform provider that connects fans and creators around the world. Film content plays a key role in this transformation, serving as a powerful storytelling medium that brings Sanrio\u2019s characters and values to life, strengthening its foundation as a leading content creation house.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Tomokuni Tsuji, President and CEO, Sanrio Co., Ltd<\/strong>. \u201cWe are extremely delighted that Hello Kitty, our <strong>global messenger of friendship<\/strong>, along with many other Sanrio characters, will be brought to the big screen through our creative partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and their talented teams. This marks an exciting new chapter for Sanrio as we step into the world of Hollywood and explore new frontiers in entertainment. Guided by the company\u2019s vision of \u2018One World, Connecting Smiles,\u2019 we hope to spread smiles and happiness further afield through this film.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Introduced in 1974, <strong>Hello Kitty<\/strong> is one of the <strong>most recognized and beloved characters in the world<\/strong>, appearing on approximately 50,000 types of merchandise sold annually in over 130 countries and regions. The feature film will bring Hello Kitty and her friends, including fan favorites from Sanrio\u2019s expansive universe to the global big screen, introducing them to audiences across cultures and generations.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sanrio Co., Ltd. announced Sanrio\u2019s Hello Kitty from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures Animation will be distributed globally by Warner Bros. Pictures on July 21, 2028. 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