The 'Hello Kitty' Movie Is Apparently Really Happening The news that a live action animated movie featuring Hello Kitty is finally moving forward has left many fans wondering what this means for the beloved character and her global brand.
Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, signed a deal with New Line in 2019 to bring the iconic mascot to the big screen. The recent appointment of David Derrick Jr.
and John Aoshima as directors is seen as a significant development. Both directors have experience working on high profile animated films, including Disney's Moana 2 and Netflix's Ultraman: Rising.