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A nearly $40 billion toy empire is betting big on this popular gremlin-faced doll for its next cinematic gamble

Get ready for a new cinematic adventure because the incredibly popular gremlin-faced Labubu dolls are officially getting a feature film adaptation! Chinese toy giant Pop Mart and Sony Pictures made the big announcement in a joint statement on March 19, confirming that their wildly popular character will be headlining a…

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Sony Pictures and Pop Mart confirm Labubu film in ‘early development’

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Labubu furry monster film directed by Paddington’s Paul King ‘in early development’

Film will be a mix of live‑action and CGI

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Labubu sues 3D printer maker Bambu Lab for items made by its users — MakerWorld design repository in hot water over IP theft by its users

While Bambu Lab builds tools to protect creators, a Chinese court case over 3D-printed Labubu fakes turns the tables on the 3DP giant.

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Tech Brief (March 4): Alibaba Launches Small AI Models Focused on Efficiency

XPeng predicts fully autonomous driving within three years, Huawei says 5G-Advanced now commercialized in over 300 cities

Caixin Global

Workers at Chinese factory that produces Labubu toys are being exploited, says NGO

Exclusive: China Labor Watch says people aged 16-18 employed without required special protections

The Guardian - UK

Paul King to direct Labubu film

Paul King - the director of Paddington and Wonka - will helm a film about the popular collectible plush Labubu toys.

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Paddington and Wonka director to helm first Labubu movie

Chinese-made furry monster collectibles are a viral sensation

The Independent UK

Paddington and Wonka director Paul King to direct Labubu movie

Film based on popular plush toys is in early development after Sony Pictures acquired screen rights

The Guardian - AU

Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade viewers divided over Labubu float: ‘What has the world come to?’

The six-inch keyring doll has been blown up to 16 feet tall for Pop Mart’s debut float

The Independent UK

The year of the Labubu revealed the 'new consumption' trend among China's Gen Z—and now it's spreading overseas

Labubu has powered monster growth for Chinese toymaker Pop Mart and tapped into China's newfound branding power that could outlast the toy's phenomenon.

Fortune

Thanksgiving Day Parade Becomes Big Bet By Netflix: How To Watch, What Floats & Balloons You'll See

Millions of people around the world will kick off their holiday morning by watching the 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade — on a day when the stock market is closed. The parade's massive audience could also boost awareness of brands and new media releases, potentially drawing more viewers to…

Benzinga

Move Over Barbie! Sony's New Film Will Bring Cult Toy Labubu and His Monster Friends to Life

Sony Pictures is developing a film based on cult toy Labubu, breathing new life into the monster doll phenomenon that swept Asia and beyond. Here is how a quirky vinyl figure turned into a global sensation and a multi million dollar business story.

International Business Times UK

A Labubu Movie Is Apparently Heading To The Big Screen Because Of Course It Is

Hollywood’s latest money move? A Labubu movie. Sony’s reportedly picked up rights to the viral plush toy so expect those gremlins on screens.

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The Guardian - US

Labubu toy movie with potential to anchor franchise in the works at Sony

Viral plush toy is heading to big screen after a deal was signed with details still unclear over whether it would be live-action or animated

The Independent UK

Australian parents warned counterfeit Labubu dolls may contain lead and pose choking risk

Regulator says Lafufus sold online come with parts small enough for children to swallow

The Guardian - AU

Spot the difference: parents warned that fake Labubu dolls could contain lead and pose choking risk

Australian consumer watchdog’s safety warning says counterfeit dolls – called Lafufus – can have wrong number of teeth and ears that are too wide

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Original Labubu Dolls Have Become A Hot Property Amid The Wave Of Counterfeits

Original price Labubu dolls are highly sought after, with limited edition figures selling fast. But amid the viral craze, counterfeits flood the toy resale market.

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The Independent UK

Australian charged with stealing Labubu dolls worth more than £4,000

At least 43 Labubu dolls worth £4390 were seized in police search operation

International Business Times UK

Apple CEO Tim Cook Boosts Pop Mart Shares with Labubu Exhibition Visit Before iPhone Air Release

On 13 Oct 2025, Cook scores custom doll at Shanghai bash, igniting £25 surge & iPhone Air hype for 17 Oct pre-orders.

Benzinga

Rare Labubu Dolls Are Now Liquid Assets — Here's What That Means for Alternative Investors

The Labubu craze sweeping across Asia, Europe and North America has shown few signs of slowing, with sales of the quirky plush dolls from Chinese toy maker Pop Mart International Group skyrocketing in 2025.

The Independent UK

Pop Mart looks to turn Labubu’s viral fame into Disney-style theme park empire

Chinese toy maker planning for animation, theme parks, content collaborations, and merchandise expansion

International Business Times UK

Labubu Doll Original: How To Spot Fakes As Pop Mart Counterfeit Tops UK Toy Seizures

According to new Home Office data, fake Labubu dolls made up 90% of the £3.5 million worth of counterfeit toys seized at the UK border this year.

Evening Standard

Time's up, cutie: Is the mighty Labubu about to be knocked off its perch?

With the rising exclusivity of Labubus and the near impossibility of buying a genuine one, fuzzy keychain lovers are returning in their droves to vintage Japanese icon Monchhichi

Fortune

Once richer than Peter Thiel, Pop Mart’s Wang Ning sees $6 billion vanish with Labubu hype

Once celebrities start posing with a toy, Gen-Z tunes out. What was scarce and cool suddenly feels commercial and inauthentic.

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