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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maroosha Muzaffar

Pop Mart looks to turn Labubu’s viral fame into Disney-style theme park empire

Pop Mart, the Chinese maker of the viral Labubu doll, is seeking to transform the breakout character into an entertainment franchise, taking lessons from Disney’s success with iconic intellectual properties.

In an interview with Reuters news agency, executive director Si De said the company intended to leverage Labubu beyond toy sales, with plans for animation, theme parks, content collaborations, and merchandise expansion.

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