Hollywood has found box-office magic with an unexpected muse: Barbie. This fresh spark is evidenced by the tremendous triumph of the Barbie movie. Taking a successful detour away from the toy aisles, the film took the box office by storm and has since been hailed as the biggest hit of 2023 so far. As moviegoers and critics alike now revel in the endearing afterglow of this charming cinematic adventure, Hollywood and social media are already abuzz about the next toy-to-big-screen adaptation of a beloved Mattel toy line. That’s right, Mattel just announced a Polly Pocket movie, and following the announcement, moviegoers have all the jokes.
If the '90s were your childhood, you'd likely remember the delight of engaging with Polly Pocket toys or their male-focused counterpart, Mighty Max. These petite playsets housed tiny figurines perfectly sized to fit into your palm, delivering heaps of joy. Variety reported that Mattel Films is keen on transforming this beloved toy line into a cinematic treasure. A movie adaptation of Polly Pocket, with Lily Collins cast as the tiny doll, is currently in the works at MGM, with Lena Dunham of "Girls" fame serving as the writer and director. As soon as the news of Polly making her silver screen debut was announced, Twitter exploded with some hilarious reactions.
