Producer Margot Robbie, along with her company LuckyChap and partners Tom Ackerley and Josie McNamara, are set to produce a live-action feature film based on the popular board game Monopoly. Lionsgate acquired the development rights to the game through its purchase of eOne in December 2023. Monopoly is considered the world’s most popular board game brand, with 99% global awareness and availability in over 100 countries. The film will be a collaboration between LuckyChap, Lionsgate, and Hasbro Entertainment, the backers of Monopoly.
It remains unclear how Robbie and her team plan to translate the two-dimensional world of Monopoly into a compelling narrative for the big screen. Questions remain as to how elements such as Rich Uncle Pennybags and passing Go will be incorporated into the storyline. However, Lionsgate is confident in LuckyChap’s ability to tackle the challenge, especially after the success of their previous project, “Barbie.” The Barbie movie, based on the iconic doll, became the highest-grossing film of 2023 with $1.4 billion in global box office revenue.
During an announcement at CinemaCon, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson expressed his excitement for the upcoming Monopoly movie and praised LuckyChap for their track record of choosing successful projects with a unique perspective. LuckyChap, known for producing critically acclaimed films such as “I, Tonya” and “Promising Young Woman,” has garnered high demand in the industry following the success of Barbie. The company recently sold the Sundance film “My Old Ass” to Amazon MGM Studios for $15 million and is currently working on Wilde’s new Christmas comedy “Naughty” for Universal Pictures.
LuckyChap commented on their involvement in the Monopoly film, acknowledging the game’s longstanding popularity and stating their enthusiasm for bringing it to life on the big screen in collaboration with Lionsgate and Hasbro. Hasbro Entertainment’s head of film, Zev Foreman, highlighted the storytelling opportunities that Monopoly presents as one of the most iconic games in the world. The partnership between LuckyChap, Lionsgate, and Hasbro aims to create a unique and engaging cinematic experience that will appeal to audiences worldwide.
Monopoly fans eagerly await further details on the film adaptation and how the beloved board game will be translated into a narrative format. With the expertise of LuckyChap, Lionsgate, and Hasbro Entertainment, the upcoming Monopoly movie has the potential to become a blockbuster hit, following the success of previous projects from the production team. The film is expected to offer a fresh perspective on the classic game while capturing the essence of Monopoly’s universal appeal and cultural significance.
