Horrible Histories Heads to the Silver Screen

The film will also coincide with the brand’s 25th anniversary.

EUROPE–Scholastic and Rocket Licensing have revealed that the classic brand Horrible Histories is being developed into a feature film.

The film, titled Horrible Histories: The Movie, is being produced by U.K. distribution, sales and production company Altitude Film Entertainment with Citrus Films, and will go into production next year. It is also expected to kick off a Horrible Histories film franchise.

The upcoming film, which will be set in Roman Britain, is due for release in 2019 to coincide with the brand’s 25th anniversary, which will be celebrated with a robust licensing program spanning apparel, games, puzzles, homewares and more.