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entertainment23 days ago•16 min saved

Sony Bets on Labubu Movie With Paul King Writing and Steven Levenson

Sony Pictures is developing a Labubu feature, an adaptation of Pop Mart’s monster figurines, with Wonka and Paddington director Paul King writing the screenplay alongside Tony Award–winning writer Steven Levenson. The project, announced during a Monsters universe event in Paris, will be a live-action/CGI hybrid produced by King, Michael Schaefer and Wenxin She, with Labubu creator Kasing Lung as an executive producer and Brittany Morrissey overseeing for the studio; plot details have not yet been revealed.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #labubu #paul-king

film23 days ago•15 min saved

Labubu Film at Sony Taps Levenson and Paul King for Live-Action/CGI Adventure

Sony Pictures is moving forward with a Labubu movie, tapping Steven Levenson to co-write with Paddington director Paul King, who will produce and direct a live-action/CGI hybrid. Labubu creator Kasing Lung will executive produce, with producers King, Michael Schaefer, and Wenxin She; Brittany Morrissey will oversee the project for Sony. The film, based on Pop Mart’s Labubu IP, remains in early development after Sony acquired the screen rights in 2025.

via Variety|

#film #labubu #paul-king

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Pop Mart's U.S. Sales Surge Boosts Outlook Despite Stock Slump

Despite a record-breaking third-quarter U.S. sales increase, Pop Mart's stock declined 9%, with concerns over fading demand for Labubu dolls as resale prices drop, possibly due to increased supply and efforts to curb scalping, amidst ongoing global expansion and celebrity endorsements.

via CNBC|

#business #labubu #pop-mart

culture6 months ago•1 min saved

Labubu's Viral Rise and Cultural Impact in China

The article explores the global fascination with Labubu plushies, highlighting a journey across four countries to understand why these toys have become a cultural phenomenon, and describing the author's experience choosing between different Labubu collectibles at a Pop Mart display.

via WIRED|

#collectibles #culture #labubu

business6 months ago•3 min saved

Pop Mart's Wang Ning Loses Billions as Labubu Hype Fades

Pop Mart's Wang Ning, once worth $27 billion due to the Labubu plush toy craze, has seen $6 billion of his net worth evaporate as the toy's popularity wanes, stock plunges, and analysts downgrade the company's valuation amid signs of fad fatigue and reliance on a single product.

via Fortune|

#business #labubu #market-decline

business6 months ago•2 min saved

Pop Mart Founder Wang Ning Loses $6 Billion Amid Labubu Demand Decline

Wang Ning, founder of Pop Mart, has seen his net worth drop by nearly $6 billion due to declining demand for the Labubu dolls, leading to a fall in the company's stock and a change in his ranking among China's richest. Despite the setback, Pop Mart remains up over 180% year-to-date, though analysts predict continued stock pressure and a potential slowdown in growth.

via Forbes|

#business #labubu #net-worth

business6 months ago•1 min saved

Pop Mart Shares Drop Amid Cooling Labubu Hype and JPMorgan Downgrade

The hype around Labubu dolls has faded, leading to a nearly 9% drop in Pop Mart's stock in Hong Kong and erasing about $13 billion in value, as JPMorgan downgrades the company due to weak catalysts and declining secondary market demand, despite its strong year-to-date performance.

via Bloomberg.com|

#business #jpmorgan-downgrade #labubu

business6 months ago•1 min saved

Pop Mart Shares Drop Amid Labubu Decline and JPMorgan Downgrade

Pop Mart's shares experienced their largest decline since April as the shine of Labubu, a key product or brand, begins to fade, indicating potential challenges for the company's growth or market perception.

via Financial Times|

#business #investor-sentiment #labubu

business7 months ago•1 min saved

Pop Mart's Labubu Craze Sparks Stock Surge and $4 Billion Sales Goal

Labubu, a plush monster toy by Pop Mart, is on track to generate over $1 billion in revenue in 2025, driven by its popularity in international markets and celebrity endorsements, marking a significant rise in the toy industry.

via TechCrunch|

#billion-dollar #business #labubu

business7 months ago•3 min saved

Pop Mart's Mini Labubu Launch Sparks 12% Stock Surge

Pop Mart's stock surged over 12% after announcing the upcoming release of a mini Labubu doll, which has become a global craze, significantly boosting the company's revenue and international sales, especially in the Americas.

via The New York Times|

#business #china #labubu

business7 months ago•3 min saved

Pop Mart's Labubu Boom: Revenue and Shares Surge on Profit and Product Success

Pop Mart's shares rose 10% after reporting a nearly 400% increase in net profit driven by global demand for its Labubu dolls, with revenue up over 200% in the first half of 2025, despite concerns about the longevity of its IPs and regulatory scrutiny on blind-box toys.

via CNBC|

#business #labubu #pop-mart

business7 months ago•2 min saved

Pop Mart's Labubu Frenzy Boosts Profits and Billion-Dollar Outlook

Pop Mart's sales more than tripled in the first half of the year, driven by the popularity of the Labubu doll, leading to a surge in profits and a significant increase in company valuation, despite concerns over the blind box format and its sustainability.

via Financial Times|

#business #intellectual-property #labubu

business7 months ago•1 min saved

Pop Mart's Labubu Success Sparks Profit Surge and Market Rally

Pop Mart's Labubu plush toys have generated $670 million in sales in 2025, surpassing iconic US toy brands and indicating the franchise's significant profitability and global popularity.

via WIRED|

#business #chinese-companies #labubu

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Thieves Steal Thousands of Labubus Dolls from California Store

Thieves stole around $7,000 worth of Labubu toys from a store in La Puente, California, amid the toy's soaring popularity and high resale value, with suspects still at large. Labubu, a Chinese-designed collectible doll, has become a global phenomenon, driven by its rarity and blind box sales system, leading to a booming market and counterfeit versions.

via ABC News|

#california-burglary #collectibles #labubu

business8 months ago•5 min saved

Labubu Dolls: The Viral Status Symbol Driving Multi-Million Dollar Sales

A limited edition Labubu x Vans plush doll is rapidly gaining value, with resale prices approaching $10,000, driven by its rarity and popularity. The Labubu toy, designed by Kasing Lung and inspired by Nordic mythology, has become a viral phenomenon, with some versions selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction. Experts believe the trend is sustainable due to its cultural and artistic appeal, despite concerns over market volatility and reselling controversies.

via Forbes|

#business #collectibles #labubu