Nickelodeon and Mattel Television Greenlight ‘Monster High’ Live-Action Sequel

“Monster High The Movie” was the #1 kids’ and family movie on Paramount+ during its launch week, reaching more than four million viewers on Nickelodeon.

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October 26, 2022

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Following the success of “

Monster High The Movie

,”

Nickelodeon

and

Mattel

Television have announced they have greenlit a sequel to the live-action movie musical. Based on the

Mattel franchise

about the children of famous monsters and creatures, the feature-length TV movie will begin production in January in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and will air on Nickelodeon and stream on Paramount+ next year.

The first live-action movie for the franchise, “Monster High The Movie” premiered on Nickelodeon and Paramount+ on Oct. 6.

“We are ecstatic to tell the monstrous next chapter of this beloved franchise to our audience,” say Zack Olin and Shauna Phelan, co-heads, Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Live-Action in a joint statement. “’Monster High’s’ message of embracing one’s unique self is as important as ever and we look forward to expanding the stories of these fan-favorite characters.”

Todd Holland will return as director and executive producer. Fred Soulie, senior vice president and general

manager, Mattel Television; Phil Breman, vice president, live action development, Mattel and Adam Bonnett will also return as executive producers. The sequel screenplay is being written by Matt and Billy Eddy, with story by Todd Holland, Matt Eddy and Billy Eddy.

The” Monster High” animated series is also slated to premiere on Oct. 28.