The Labubu Movie Is Officially Happening and Nobody Should Be Surprised

Of course, there is going to be a Labubu movie. The internet has been drowning in Labubu content for months. Every platform is full of unboxings, skits, edits, collection tours, and people screaming over rare drops, including myself. Labubu has become one of those viral toy characters that shows up on your feed even if you have never bought a single figure. So yes, a movie was inevitable. Nobody should act shocked.

Early details suggest the film is aiming to be a major franchise starter, which makes perfect sense. Labubu already has a built in fanbase, a huge merchandising ecosystem and the kind of recognizable look that animation studios dream about. The character is expressive, chaotic, and weirdly cute in a way that attracts kids and adult collectors at the same time. Studios can smell that potential a mile away.

The real question is simple. Will the movie be a global hit or a new level of pain for every parent in the audience? The film could easily become the next Minecraft movie-level phenomenon, especially with the online hype behind it. It could also turn into ninety minutes of sensory overload that adults tolerate while children lose their minds in complete joy. There is always a chance it becomes both, which feels like the most realistic outcome.

Labubu has become a cultural force powered by algorithms, fandom culture and an entire generation that communicates through short form videos. A movie is the next logical step. Whether it becomes iconic or unbearable depends on how the creators handle the tone, the humor and the world building. Kids will show up no matter what, and influencers will absolutely promote it. The rest of us will be hanging on and hoping the movie lands somewhere between fun chaos and watchable storytelling.