‘Hello Kitty’ Movie Sets David Derrick Jr., John Aoshima to Direct
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have announced the directors for their upcoming 'Hello Kitty' movie, set to release in July 2028. David Derrick Jr. and John Aoshima, both experienced in animation, will helm the project, with Ramsay Naito joining as producer. The film aims to bring the beloved Sanrio character to the big screen with a fresh perspective.
- ▪David Derrick Jr. and John Aoshima have been signed as directors for the 'Hello Kitty' movie.
- ▪The film is scheduled for release on July 21, 2028.
- ▪Ramsay Naito, former head of Paramount Animation, is producing the film.
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Home > Industry News > Business ‘Hello Kitty’ Movie Sets David Derrick Jr., John Aoshima to Direct Former Paramount Animation chief Ramsay Naito also joins as producer for the Warner Bros./New Line summer 2028 film Jeremy Fuster May 18, 2026 @ 11:30 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Hello Kitty Cast Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have signed “Moana 2” co-director David Derrick Jr. and “Ultraman: Rising” co-director John Aoshima to direct their upcoming film adaptation of Sanrio’s “Hello Kitty” franchise, which will be released July 21, 2028. Ramsay Naito, the former head of Paramount and Nickelodeon Animation, has also joined the project as a producer alongside Beau Flynn.
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