Move over Barbie, another classic childhood toy is being turned into a movie, and it's got a big action director behind it
May. 8, 2024A Matchbox car movie is on its way
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It looks like Barbie was just the beginning as Mattel has its next toy movie adventure in action, and it has already landed a director.
Anyone who enjoyed playing with little toy cars as a child will remember the iconic Matchbox brand. The minuscule vehicle line was invented in 1953 by an automotive enthusiast who wanted to make a toy for his child that they could take to school in a matchbox. Now over 70 years have passed, Matchbox is still as popular as ever with two sold every second around the world.
Plot details for the Matchbox movie as well as a cast list are being kept well under wraps, but it has been reported that the IP could lead to a franchise. If Hargrave’s last franchise is to go anything by, we can expect some huge action sequences and car chases, matchbox-sized or not.
The Matchbox movie does not have a release date yet. For more, check out our list of thebest family movies, or keep up to date withupcoming movies.
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