Matchbox Cars Are Getting Their Own Movie From Skydance and Mattel

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If there's one thing that audiences can always count on, it's the idea of toys getting their own movie. From Transformers to whatever Battleship was supposed to be, small hunks of plastic have proven to be a wondrous inspiration for the creativity of film executives.

The latest hero to join these ranks is none other than the popular Matchbox line of toy cars. Looks like the upcoming Barbie movie isn't the only playroom mainstay moving on up. Skydance is partnering with the film division of Mattel to bring the zippy little vehicles to the big screen, and it's almost surprising it took this long. Now it seems like all that's left is PEZ.

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For those unfamiliar, Matchbox cars have been a staple in toy chests around the world since their inception in 1953. Named for the original packaging for the cars in boxes that resembled those that held matches, they gained popularity over the years for their simplicity and, eventually, wide range of products including model kits and action figures alongside the small cars themselves. Mattel, which has owned the brand since 1997, continues to make the impressive claim that one Matchbox car is sold every second.

David Coggeshall, who worked on MTV's Scream: The Series and the upcoming Orphan: First Kill, is on board to write the screenplay for the Matchbox movie, likely leading to some interesting questions about what to expect from a film about plastic racers. But he isn't the only one bringing some solid history to the table. Mattel itself already has a big plate of movies in the works, even aside from Barbie. Meanwhile, Skydance is currently riding high with the success of its beloved sequel Top Gun: Maverick.

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