Mattel, Nickelodeon, and Paramount+ have unveiled the trailer and premiere date for Monster High 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the live-action musical based on the iconic Monster High franchise. The movie will premiere on Nickelodeon at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) on Thursday, October 5, and will be available for streaming in the U.S. on Paramount+ on the same day. As part of the Monster Movie Madness stunt, encores will be aired every weekend in October on Nickelodeon. The international release dates on Paramount+ will be announced later this year.
Monster High 2 continues the story of Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura, and Frankie Stein as they enter their sophomore year at Monster High. This year, they face new challenges, including new students, new powers, evolving friendships, and a bigger threat that could jeopardize their friendship and change the world forever. The sequel introduces a new character, Toralei, a feisty British were-cat who returns after a year abroad in Scaris, France.
The movie features an ensemble cast, including Miia Harris as Clawdeen Wolf, Nayah Damasen as Draculaura, Ceci Balagot as Frankie Stein, and Salena Qureshi as Toralei. Additionally, other beloved characters from the Monster High universe will make appearances throughout the film.
The original Monster High movie, released in October 2022, achieved great success, becoming the #1 kids and family movie on Paramount+ during its launch week. It garnered over 4 million total viewers across its premiere weekend on linear platforms. The upcoming fall will also see the return of the Monster High animated series on Nickelodeon.
Mattel first introduced Monster High in 2010, and the franchise quickly gained popularity as one of the most successful and beloved kids’ properties. The brand aims to promote acceptance and authenticity, encouraging everyone to embrace their uniqueness. To accompany the new movie and series, Mattel has launched a reimagined line of Monster High dolls, accessories, apparel, costumes, and more.
Monster High 2 is directed and executive produced by Todd Holland, with Phil Breman, Adam Bonnett, and Fred Soulie serving as executive producers. The teleplay is written by Matt & Billy Eddy, with story by Todd Holland & Matt & Billy Eddy. The production is overseen by Nickelodeon executives Zack Olin, Shauna Phelan, and Linda Halder.
Mattel is a global toy company known for its extensive catalog of children’s and family entertainment franchises, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Monster High, and MEGA. Nickelodeon, in its 44th year, is the leading entertainment brand for kids, offering television programming, consumer products, digital content, and more. The brand is part of Paramount’s global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
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