2014's
The Lego Movie was a roaring success when it brought the popular line of construction toys to life on the big screen. While a sequel to the film is due out in early 2019, it appears that it won't be the only toy line to be getting the big screen treatment.
On Animation Studios and Global Road Entertainment will be transporting theatergoers to the imaginative universe of Playmobil this summer in
Playmobil: The Movie. Below is the first teaser trailer released for the computer-animated adventure comedy, starring Gabriel Bateman, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jim Gaffigan, Daniel Radcliffe, Kenan Thompson, Adam Lambert, and Meghan Trainor.
Like LEGO, Playmobil toys encourage creativity, imagination, and role-playing. The toys are produced in themed series of sets as well as individual special figures and playsets. While it may differ stylistically from
The Lego Movie's CGI stop-motion approach, the same core values and thematic elements seem to be in place.
"Packed with humor and excitement the film combines endearing and hilarious characters, thrilling adventure and breathtaking scenery in this originally animated heart-warming tale," the description teases.
When her younger brother Charlie (Gabriel Bateman) unexpectedly disappears into the magical, animated universe of PLAYMOBIL®, unprepared Marla (Anya Taylor-Joy) must go on a quest of a lifetime to bring him home. As she sets off on a fantastic journey across stunning new worlds, Marla teams up with some unlikely and heroic new friends - the smooth-talking food truck driver Del (Jim Gaffigan), the dashing and charismatic secret agent Rex Dasher (Daniel Radcliffe), a wholehearted misfit robot, an extravagant fairy-godmother (Meghan Trainor) and many more. Through their vibrant adventure, Marla and Charlie realize that no matter how life plays out, you can achieve anything when you believe in yourself!
Playmobil: The Movie is due out in theaters in summer 2019.