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Jon M. Chu to direct Hot Wheels movie

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Wicked Director Jon M. Chu Teams Up with Mattel for Live-Action Hot Wheels Movie

A Hot Wheels live-action movie is coming, Mattel announced in July 2025. Jon M. Chu is set to direct the movie, with J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions producing and Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier writing the script.

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‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Speeds to Movie Adapted From ‘Hot Wheels’

J.J. Abrams is aboard to produce the new movie for toy company Mattel and Warner Bros, while Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier are working on the script.

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Live-Action Hot Wheels Movie Finds Director in Wicked's Jon M. Chu: 'Hot Wheels Has Always Been About More Than Speed'

“Jon’s ability to craft rich, elaborate worlds with a distinct point of view makes him the ideal storyteller to bring Hot Wheels to life,” Mattel Studios President and Chief Content Officer Robbie Brenner said in a statement shared with Deadline.

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'Wicked' Director to Produce a New Film Based on Nostalgic Childhood Toy

Watch out, Barbie -- it seems another film based on a beloved Mattel product is rapidly moving forward in production.

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The Hot Wheels Movie Just Landed An Impressive Creative Team, And The Director Is A Pretty Wicked Choice

Chu, who is best known for directing the Wicked movies and Crazy Rich Asians, has signed on for the Hot Wheels project. After ...

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