Paddington Producers Set to Bring Beloved Children’s Classics to the Big Screen

File this under delightful but obvious: StudioCanal is turning Mr. Men Little Miss into a feature film, and they are reuniting with the Paddington team to do it. If you are picturing Mr. Tickle and Little Miss Sunshine with the same ultra-charming, gently chaotic energy as Paddington, you are not alone.

Who is making this and where it stands

StudioCanal says a Mr. Men Little Miss movie is officially in development, with the producers behind the Paddington films (Heyday Films) back in the mix. The official Mr. Men Little Miss accounts also chimed in to confirm it, so this is not one of those vague, maybe-one-day announcements. It is happening.

Why now

StudioCanal points to two recent steps that set this up: one Mr. Men Little Miss animated series is already streaming on YouTube, and another animated series is currently being made for television. That lines up with owner Sanrio’s broader plan to push the brand onto more screens while keeping the books as the core of the franchise.

The brand today (it’s bigger than you think)

• Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, bought Mr. Men Little Miss in 2011.
• Since then, the roster has grown to 90-plus characters, including special editions inspired by cultural figures.
• The characters have strong followings in the UK, France, Australia, and across Asia.
• Licensing spans fashion, health and beauty, toys, and plenty more.

From the family

"It's an amazing thought to think that the Mr. Men and Little Miss are going to feature in their own film, it's very exciting news. My father would have been thrilled, and I can't say how proud I am of his creation that it merits an appearance on the big screen. It's a big step up for Mr. Small."

— Adam Hargreaves, son of creator Roger Hargreaves

The tone check

The official Instagram leaned into the characters to make it real: they joked that no, this is not one of Mr. Fib’s stories, Little Miss Chatterbox is already buzzing, and Mr. Greedy is prepping popcorn that probably will not survive until the premiere. Translation: they are having fun with this, which is exactly the right energy for a brand built on bright shapes, bold personalities, and jokes that land for kids and nostalgic adults.

No release date yet, no cast or director to dissect, just a promising setup: StudioCanal and Heyday proved with Paddington that they know how to adapt beloved children’s books without sanding off the charm. If they pull the same trick here, Mr. Men Little Miss could be next in line for a very polite, very British big-screen glow-up.