This article lists all the films and television specials based on Monster High, an American fashion doll and media franchise launched by Mattel in June 2010.
The films and television specials were broadcast on Nickelodeon in the United States and released on home video formats by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment until 2017. In 2016, Mattel rebooted the franchise with the release of an origin story film special titled Welcome to Monster High, using updated animation modules and technologies. A second relaunch began in 2022 with an animated TV series and a live-action musical film, which were released on both Nickelodeon and Paramount+.
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First-generation (2D) films (2010–2011)
Animation for the films/specials below was provided by Wildbrain Entertainment with additional animation by Top Draw Animation.
First-generation (3D) films (2012–2016)
Animation for this generation was produced by Nerd Corps Entertainment until 2016 (credited as Vancouver studio subsidiary of DHX Media thereafter in the last two films due to DHX's acquisition of Nerd Corps).
Second-generation films (2016–2017)
In 2016, the series was rebooted with updated character designs, origin stories and upgraded animation modules and technologies. Animation provisions for this generation were taken over by a United Kingdom-based animation studio known as "Flaunt Productions/Studios".
Third-generation films (2022–present)
Mattel released two live-action musical films, alongside an animated TV series that was developed by its division Mattel Television.
Films in development
Mattel, through its film division, and Universal Pictures are developing a theatrical live-action Monster High film. Akiva Goldsman is attached to write (alongside with Hannah Hafey and Kaitlin Smith) and produce under his banner, Weed Road Pictures, with producer Robbie Brenner. Gerard Johnstone is set to direct the film.