Mattel lines up a director and scriptwriters for its Hot Wheels feature

Wicked's Jon M. Chu is set to direct the toyco’s biggest film project since Barbie, which pulled in more than US$1.4 billion at the global box office.

By Ryan Tuchow

July 7, 2025

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Bad Robot, Hot Wheels, Jon M. Chu, Juel Taylor, Mattel, Mattel Studios, Tony Rettenmaier, Warner Bros. Pictures

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Mattel lines up a director and scriptwriters for its Hot Wheels feature

Wicked's Jon M. Chu is set to direct the toyco’s biggest film project since Barbie, which pulled in more than US$1.4 billion at the global box office.

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Mattel lines up a director and scriptwriters for its Hot Wheels feature

Wicked's Jon M. Chu is set to direct the toyco’s biggest film project since Barbie, which pulled in more than US$1.4 billion at the global box office.

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