Whac-a-Mole Movie Being Developed at Mattel and TriStar
You can’t forget about everyone’s favorite arcade game, Whac-a-Mole, where you use a soft mallet to bop pop-up mechanical moles. Well, TriStar Pictures and Mattel will continue to make the TOGO game unforgettable by developing a Whac-a-Mole movie hitting theaters.
After Barbie became the highest-grossing movie of 2023, Mattel wasn’t going to let that success go unnoticed. They decided to stream a whole line of toy-based movies that would allow audiences to experience some heavy nostalgia.
So far, we’ve got a He-Man movie, Masters of the Universe, starring Nicholas Galitzine and Jared Leto, playing next summer. There’s also going to be a Matchbox movie starring John Cena. Audiences can also look forward to films based on Thomas & Friends, Barney, Hot Wheels, Magic 8 Ball, and more.
Variety reports that Whac-a-Mole will be the next toy movie in development by Mattel Films and TriStar Pictures. Consequently, Mattel President Robbie Brenner explained why audiences will love the upcoming movie:
“Whac-A-Mole is more than a game — it’s a laugh-out-loud battle of reflexes that has brought joy and a little chaos to families for five decades. We’re beyond excited to team up with TriStar Pictures to turn the iconic experience into a wild, action-packed ride for the big screen.”
What else do we know about the Whac-a-Mole movie?
At present, the plot for the Whac-a-Mole movie is under wraps. We know that the project will be overseen by Elizabeth Bassin and Steve Spohr for Mattel, as well as Shary Shirazi and Kelseigh Coombs for TriStar. TriStar Pictures president Nicole Brown shares the huge impact the pop-up game has:
“Mattel continues to create impact with their films, and Whac-A-Mole is no exception — a brand that has been in culture for generations. We look forward to partnering with them to bring audiences a fresh, unexpected take on this absolute classic.”
Make sure to keep checking in to find out more details on the upcoming Whac-a-Mole movie.
Source: Comingsoon.net