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"M3GAN" Director Gerard Johnstone to Adapt "Monster High" Live-Action Movie

Yara Sameh Gerard Johnstone has found his next doll-centric project. The 'M3GAN' and 'M3GAN 2.0' director has been tapped to helm the live-action 'Monster High' film from Mattel, Universal Pictures and Akiva Goldsman's Weed Road banner. The pic will feature an original story based on Mattel's beloved fashion dolls imagined as the children of legendary monsters. Johnstone's 'M3GAN' became a global box office success and grossed over $180 million worldwide. He also helms the sequel, 'M3GAN 2.0,' due in theaters from Universal Pictures on June 27. A standout voice in genre filmmaking, Johnstone is also the creator of the cult-favorite haunted house comedy 'Housebound' and the award-winning satirical series 'The Jaquie Brown Diaries.' First introduced in 2010, Monster High immediately fostered a passionate fandom with themes encouraging fans of all ages to embrace their authentic selves and what makes them unique. Brenner and Goldsman will produce 'Monster High.' Overseeing the project are Arturo Thur de Koós for Mattel and Greg Lessans for Weed Road. Universal Pictures' Senior Vice President of Production Lexi Barta and Director of Production Development Jacqueline Garell are overseeing the project for the studio. Mattel Studios has announced 15 films in development including 'American Girl,' 'Barney,' 'Bob the Builder,' 'Hot Wheels,' 'Magic 8 Ball,' 'Major Matt Mason,' 'Monster High,' 'Polly Pocket,' 'Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots,' 'Thomas & Friends,' 'UNO,' 'View-Master,' 'Whac-A-Mole' and 'Wishbone,' as well as 'Christmas Balloon,' a holiday family drama based on all-new IP. Mattel Studios also has two live-action movies in production: 'Masters of the Universe,' scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on June 5, 2026, and the John Cena-led 'Matchbox,' which recently wrapped principal photography and is slated for release in Fall 2026. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream