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American toy manufacturing and entertainment company Mattel first ventured into full-time entertainment beyond product placements and advertisements in May 1970.

Beginning in 2001, Mattel began using a pseudonym banner, Mattel Entertainment, for its productions until the establishment of an actual studio, Mattel Playground Productions, on 26 October 2013.

Miscellaneous

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Productions in this section were released under two or more banners during its run. This section also includes productions made before 2001.

Title Original run Format Network Co-production with Notes
Barbie films 2001–2014 Film series
Films released between 1 September 2010 and 31 March 2014 were under the sales mark name of "Barbie Entertainment".
Monster High 20 October 2013 – 3 April 2016 2D-animated shorts and web series Nerd Corps Entertainment YouTube
Monster High films 2010–2016 CGI-animated films DHX Media Vancouver
Nerd Corps Entertainment
Television:
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Home video release)
22–24 minutes (2010–2011)
61–75 minutes (2012–2016)
Polly Pocket web series 14 September 2011[a] – 15 June 2017 CGI-animated web series Liquid Studio YouTube Third revival of the Polly Pocket media franchise
Ever After High[2] 30 May 2013 – 20 June 2016 "Legacy Day" 15-minute special Guru Studio Netflix Web series
"True Hearts Day" 22-minute webisode special
  • Nickelodeon (U.S.; international)
  • YouTube
  • EverAfterHigh.com
"Thronecoming" 44-minute television special
66 3-minute webisodes


Mattel Entertainment

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Title Original run Format Network Co-production with Notes
Little People 1999–2007 TV series Direct-to-video
Hot Wheels: World Race 2003 Miniseries Cartoon Network Mainframe Entertainment
Rescue Heroes: The Movie Film Direct-to-video Nelvana
Fisher-Price Baby Development series Miniseries Direct-to-video Benjamin Productions
Polly Pocket: Lunar Eclipse 2004 Short film Mike Young Productions
My Scene: Jammin' in Jamaica Film Curious Pictures
My Scene: Masquerade Madness
Polly Pocket: 2 Cool at the Pocket Plaza 2005 Short film Direct-to-video
Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers Television special series
  • Cartoon Network
  • Direct-to-video
Mainframe Entertainment
My Scene Goes Hollywood: The Movie Film Direct-to-video
PollyWorld 2006 Film Nickelodeon Curious Pictures
The Barbie Diaries Animated motion-capture film
  • Direct-to-video
  • Nickelodeon
This film only showed the Mattel logo after the closing credits, which only happened once in a Barbie film, until 2014. Also the first Barbie film not to be animated by Mainframe Studios.
GeoTrax 2007–2008 TV series Direct-to-video
Planet Heroes 2008
Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse 10 January 2012 – 27 November 2015 Web shorts Arc Productions

Mattel Playground Productions

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Title Release date(s) Type Production
partner(s)
Distributor Notes
Max Steel 25 March 2013 – 29 July 2017 TV series
Barbie and the Secret Door 16 October 2014 CGI-animated film Rainmaker Entertainment Television:
  • Cartoon Network (Latin America)
  • Nickelodeon (U.S.; international)
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Home video release)[3]
Team Hot Wheels 7 June 2014 Animated series Mercury Filmworks
Titmouse, Inc.
Digital platforms
YouTube
  • 22-minute origin story (Spring)[4]
  • 11 2-minute shorts (Summer)
  • 74-minute direct-to-video film (Autumn/Fall)
WWE Slam City 17 March 2014 Stop motion series Stoopid Buddy Stoodios[5] Digital platforms[6]
Nicktoons[5]
26-episode 2-minute shorts series[6]
Barbie in Princess Power 3 March 2015[7] CGI-animated film Rainmaker Entertainment Nickelodeon (U.S. broadcast)
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Home video release)[8][9][10][11]
Barbie in Rock 'N Royals 13 August 2015[12]
Barbie & Her Sisters in The Great Puppy Adventure 8 October 2015[13]
Barbie: Spy Squad 15 January 2016 (Poland)
2 February 2016[14]
Max Steel 26 October 2016[15] Live-action film Dolphin Films
Ingenious Media
Open Road Films[4] Final production before the absorption of Mattel PGP into Mattel Creations.

Mattel Creations

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Title Release date(s) Type Co-producer Distributor(s) Notes
Thomas & Friends: The Great Race
  • 21 May 2016 (UK; theatrical)
  • September 2016 (DVD)
  • Early 2017 (TV)
Animated film Arc Productions
Barbie: Star Light Adventure
  • 30 July 2016 (Fathom Events)
  • 29 August 2016 (Home video release)[16]
Animated film Final production of Arc Productions before payroll glitch-turned-bankruptcy and re-opening as Jam Filled Entertainment's Toronto division/branch
Barbie Dreamtopia[17]
  • 10 January 2016 – 1 April 2018 (original)
  • 21 July – 21 October 2021 (as a Barbie Return to Dreamtopia segment of Barbie's Dreamworld)
Animated web serials
  • Snowball Studios (original)
  • Relish Studios (Barbie Return to Dreamtopia)
Began with a teaser promo video released on YouTube on 14 January, followed by 4 3-minute shorts also released on YouTube between 5 May to 21 July and then a 46-minute television special released by Universal on 16 June, all in 2016, which was broadcast on television in 5 countries and regions. The positive reception obtained resulted in the green-lighting of a web special released on 4 May 2017 called "Festival of Fun" and a 26-episode web series, which was released from 5 November 2017 to 1 April 2018, both on YouTube and YouTube Kids. The former would be re-released in 3 pieces as part the first batch of the latter. Ireland-based Relish Studios produced a web mini-serial spin-off of the franchise titled Barbie Return to Dreamtopia as part of a broader animated web series franchise known as Barbie's Dreamworld which was released between 21 July and 21 October 2021.
Monster High: Great Scarrier Reef 23 March 2016 CGI-animated film DHX Media Vancouver
  • Cartoon Network (Latin America)
  • Nickelodeon (United States; worldwide)
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (home video formats)
61 minutes[18][19]
WellieWishers 8 September 2016 Animated series Submarine Studios 2 seasons, 26 episodes; American Girl doll franchise[20][21]
Barbie & Her Sisters in A Puppy Chase 18 October 2016 CGI-animated film Rainmaker Entertainment
  • Nickelodeon (U.S. broadcast)
  • Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Home video release; international)[22][23]
Pre-production done by Arc Productions prior to its closure. The film was brought over to Rainmaker Entertainment for completion.
Barbie: Video Game Hero January 31, 2017 Last Barbie film to be shown on either Nickelodeon or other/another children's television network(s) in the United States
Monster High: Electrified 12 February 2017 Flaunt Studios
  • Cartoon Network (Latin America)
  • Nickelodeon (United States; worldwide)
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Home video formats)
64 minutes
The Toy Box 7 April 2017 – 19 November 2017 Reality series
  • ABC (U.S. broadcast)
  • Electus International
[17]
2 seasons[24]
Monster High: Adventures of the Ghoul Squad August 11, 2017February 9, 2018 Animated web series YouTube 12 11-minute episodes
Barbie Dolphin Magic 17 September 2017 (Canada)
17 September 2018
CGI-animated film Rainmaker Entertainment Television:
  • YTV (Canada)
  • Pop (UK and Ireland)
Streaming: Netflix (U.S., International)
Only Netflix-exclusive Barbie film to be released on home video (DVD and Digital HD) and video on demand by Universal.[25]
Pingu in the City 7 October 2017 – 30 March 2019 NHK Educational TV 2 seasons
Minecraft Mini Series 26 October 2017 – 10 May 2018 YouTube
Fireman Sam 18 November 2017 – present
  • 3 seasons, 10 previous seasons
  • Distributed by WildBrain
Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures[b] 3 May 2018 – 12 April 2020 CGI-animated television series Mainframe Studios Netflix (U.S., International)
Television:
5 seasons, 52 episodes[17]
Polly Pocket 8 July 2018 – 23 November 2023 2D-animated series WildBrain Studios

Mattel Films

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Title Release date(s) Type Production
partner(s)
Distributor Notes
Barbie 21 July 2023 Live-action film Heyday Films
LuckyChap Entertainment
NB/GG Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures First movie from the division to receive a PG-13 rating. Only production with the Mattel Films name before the division was merged with Mattel Television to form Mattel Studios.

Mattel Television/Mattel Television Studios

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Title Release date(s) Type Co-producer Distributor(s) Notes
Barbie: Princess Adventure 1 September 2020 CGI-animated streaming television film Mainframe Studios Netflix
Barbie & Chelsea: The Lost Birthday 16 April 2021 Inaugural film to star Chelsea Roberts in a lead role since Barbie: Dreamtopia
Masters of the Universe: Revelation 23 July – 23 November 2021 Animated streaming television series Powerhouse Animation Studios 2-part animated series
Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams
  • 20 August 2021 (UK)
  • 1 September 2021 (U.S., International)
Animated streaming television film Mainframe Studios Inaugural Barbie-branded production starring Barbie Roberts from Malibu and a darker-skin tone Barbie Roberts from Brooklyn, New York City in Mattel's statement push to showcase absolute diversity within future productions in its media franchise. It was given a limited theatrical release in the British Isles on 20 August 2021 before the American Netflix debut.
Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go 13 September 2021 – 11 September 2025 Animated television series Nelvana Reboot of Thomas & Friends
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe 16 September 2021 – 18 August 2022 Computer-animated streaming television series Netflix Re-imagining of the eponymous original 1983 TV series produced by Filmation.
Barbie: It Takes Two[27][28]
  • 4 March 2022 (Television debut; Australia via 9Go!)
  • 8 April – 1 October 2022 (American Netflix debut)
Mainframe Studios Television:
Streaming: Netflix (U.S., International)[31]
Unveiled on 1 February 2022, via the Mattel website.[27][28] Television adaptation of Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams. First aired on television in Australia on 4 March and in the United Kingdom and Ireland on 2 April before launching on Netflix in the U.S. on 8 April. Also aired on television in Canada on 10 April[32] and in Portugal on 17 April.[33] The first half of episodes was released on 8 April and the other half on 1 October.
Deepa & Anoop 15 August – 7 November 2022 Animated musical streaming television series Kickstart Entertainment Netflix The inaugural television show based on original homegrown intellectual property. Created by Bollywood animator Munjal Shroff, written by Lisa Goldman and produced by Heather Kenyon, the show follows the adventures of a 7-year-old girl named Deepa, voiced by Pavan Bharaj, and her friend, a color-changing baby elephant named Anoop.[34] 2 seasons.[35]
Barbie: Mermaid Power 1 September 2022 CGI-animated streaming television film Mainframe Studios
  • Netflix (U.S., International)[36]
  • 9Go! (Australia)
  • YTV (Canada)
This film was also shown in theatres/cinemas across Europe and the Middle East between September and October 2022. Second television film and third production overall to feature two girls named "Barbie Roberts". Perceived among fans as the sequel to Barbie Dolphin Magic.
Pictionary12 September 2022 – 30 May 2025Game show
Syndication
Monster High: The Movie 6 October 2022 Live-action musical film[37]
Both were announced on 23 February 2021.[39][40]
Monster High[40][39] 6 October 2022 – 24 October 2024 CGI-animated television series Nickelodeon Animation Studio Nickelodeon
Barbie: Epic Road Trip[41][42][43] 25 October 2022 CGI-animated streaming interactive special[44][45] Mainframe Studios Netflix (U.S., International)[46] The 4th production to feature two girls named "Barbie Roberts". The inaugural interactive special of the Barbie media franchise.
Barbie: Skipper and the Big Babysitting Adventure 16 March 2023 CGI-animated streaming television film Mainframe Studios
  • Netflix (U.S., International)[47][c]
  • 9Go! (Australia)
  • YTV (Canada)
Inaugural film to star Skipper Roberts in a lead role with more screen time than previous Barbie-branded productions.
Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge[48][49] 30 May – 8 August 2023 Reality series NBC
Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge[50] 17 July 2023 – September 2023
  • Mission Control Media
HGTV
Polly Pocket: Sparkle Cove Adventure 21 August 2023 Animated streaming television film WildBrain Studios Netflix Mattel Television and WildBrain created this special as a way to close out Summer 2023. The special follows Polly Pocket as she explores an unknown world filled with magic. It is a 66-minute long film.[51]
Barbie: A Touch of Magic 14 September 2023 – 18 April 2024 CGI-animated streaming television series Mainframe Studios Streaming: Netflix (US, international)
Television:
  • 9Now (Australia)
  • Pop (UK & Ireland)
Monster High 2 5 October 2023 Live-action musical film
  • Brightlight Pictures
  • Nickelodeon Productions
  • Nickelodeon (U.S., television)
  • Paramount+ (streaming)
Announced on 25 October 2022 alongside the debut of Barbie: Epic Road Trip.[52][53] Production began on 7 February 2023 with moments and scenes shared on social media.[54][55][56]
Masters of the Universe: Revolution 25 January 2024 Animated streaming television series Powerhouse Animation Studios Netflix Sequel to Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
Hot Wheels Let's Race[57] 4 March 2024 – 3 March 2025 Sprite Animation Studios
OLM, Digital
Scrabble 3 October 2024 – present Game show Hasbro Entertainment
Lionsgate Alternative Television
The CW First television series co-produced by Hasbro and Mattel.[58]
Barney's World 14 October 2024 – 8 November 2025 Animated television series Nelvana
[59]

Mattel Studios

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Since 2 June 2025, productions still in development from Mattel's previous banners are shifted to this banner.

Title Release date(s) Type Co-producer Distributor(s) Notes
Masters of the Universe 5 June 2026 Live-action film Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Escape Artists
Amazon MGM Studios[60]
Matchbox: The Movie 9 October 2026 Skydance Media[61] Apple Studios[62]
Thomas & Friends TBA Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Escape Artists
2DUX2[63]
Amazon MGM Studios[64] Previously in development at Mattel Films
Barney TBA Valparaiso Pictures
59% Productions[65]
A24[66] To be written by Ayo Edebiri, previously in development at Mattel Films[67]
American Girl TBA Temple Hill Entertainment Paramount Pictures[68]
Bob the Builder TBA Animated film ShadowMachine
Nuyorican Productions
Amazon MGM Studios Set to star Anthony Ramos[69]
Barbie TBA Illumination[70] Universal Pictures
1990s Shani Doll movie TBA Live-action television series Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer[71] Amazon MGM Studios Debut television show under the current Mattel Studios banner, based on a Shani doll introduced in the 1990s
Christmas Balloon TBA Live-action film Vital Pictures[72] TBA Previously in development at Mattel Films
Hot Wheels TBA Bad Robot[73] Warner Bros. Pictures[74] Set to be directed by Jon M. Chu[75]
Magic 8 Ball TBA TBA TBA Previously in development at Mattel Films,[76] and later Blumhouse.[77]
Major Matt Mason TBA Playtone
Weed Road Pictures
Paramount Pictures[78] Set to star Tom Hanks[79]
Monster High TBA Weed Road Pictures Universal Pictures Hannah Hafey and Kaitlin Smith announced to screenwrite[80], previously in development at Mattel Films[81]
Polly Pocket TBA Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Good Thing Going[82]
Hello Sunshine[83]
Amazon MGM Studios
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots TBA One Race Films Universal Pictures Set to star Vin Diesel
Tony the Tattooed Man TBA TBA TBA To be written and directed by Tracie Laymon[84]
Uno TBA Quality Films[85] TBA
View-Master TBA Columbia Pictures

Escape Artists

Sony Pictures Releasing[86]
Wishbone TBA TBA Universal Pictures[87]

Notelist

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  1. Per this episode released on the "Mattel Imagine" YouTube channel and previously the dedicated "Polly Pocket" channel.[1]
  2. Used Mattel Creations for seasons 1 and 2 and Mattel Television thereafter.
  3. Its Netflix page was initially unveiled on 3 March before going offline a week later in anticipation of its actual release date.

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