Las Vegas, Nevada – Margot Robbie, the talented actress known for her role in the successful film “Barbie,” has set her sights on yet another exciting project. During the CinemaCon conference in Las Vegas, it was revealed that Robbie is collaborating with Hasbro and Lionsgate to bring the beloved board game Monopoly to the big screen. This announcement comes on the heels of the massive success of “Barbie,” which raked in over $1.4 billion at the global box office in 2023.
In addition to the Monopoly movie, Lionsgate also shared plans for a new installment in the iconic horror franchise, “The Blair Witch Project,” produced in partnership with Blumhouse. The original “Blair Witch” film, released in 1999, was a cultural phenomenon that redefined the horror genre. The upcoming project marks the beginning of a multi-year collaboration between Blumhouse and Lionsgate, drawing on the studios’ legacy titles.
Lionsgate’s recent successes, including hits like “John Wick 4” and “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” have positioned the studio for an exciting future. Upcoming releases like the long-awaited “Borderlands,” directed by Eli Roth and starring Kevin Hart and Cate Blanchett, are generating buzz among audiences and industry insiders alike.
“Borderlands,” a film adaptation of the popular video game series, has faced its share of challenges during production. However, both Roth and star Ariana Greenblatt expressed their enthusiasm for the project, describing the experience as a “crazy, fun, weird, dysfunctional functional family.”
As the Lionsgate presentation continued, other exciting projects were unveiled, including a new version of “The Crow” and a Michael Jackson biopic titled “Michael,” produced by Graham King. The lineup of upcoming releases showcases Lionsgate’s commitment to delivering diverse and engaging content for audiences of all interests.
From action-packed thrillers to heartwarming comedies, Lionsgate’s slate of films promises to captivate and entertain viewers in the months and years to come. With a talented roster of filmmakers and performers on board, the studio is poised to continue its legacy of cinematic excellence and innovation.