Kim Kardashian’s Bratz Movie Rumor Sparks Fan Backlash
Get ready to go back to the early 2000s! The iconic Bratz dolls are reportedly heading to the big screen in a new live-action movie, and Kim Kardashian is at the center of the buzz, potentially set to play the film’s villain.
Amazon MGM Studios has reportedly secured the rights to develop the film, with Kardashian attached as a producer. While her potential on-screen role as the antagonist is widely reported, sources indicate an acting deal is not yet finalized.
The screenplay is being crafted by writing duo Charlie Polinger and Lucy McKendrick, known for their work in the indie film scene and collaborations on other upcoming projects.
The Post-Barbie Boom: Why Bratz Now?
The move to bring Bratz to live-action follows the massive success of the Barbie movie in 2023, signaling Hollywood’s renewed interest in adapting globally recognized toy brands.
Since their launch in 2001, Bratz dolls have sold over 200 million units worldwide. The brand remains highly relevant, currently boasting the highest social media engagement of any toy brand globally.
While the film is still in early development with no director or release date announced, news of Kardashian’s rumored involvement has ignited significant discussion among fans online.
Fans Ask: Is Kim K ‘Riding Kylie’s Coattails’?
A dominant theme emerging from fan reactions, particularly on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), is the perception that Kim Kardashian’s potential role is connected to her younger sister Kylie Jenner‘s prior successful association with the Bratz brand.
Kylie Jenner made headlines in August 2023 when she became the first-ever celebrity to get her own official Bratz doll line. This collaboration, which garnered mixed reactions at the time, has resurfaced amid Kim’s movie casting rumors.
Many fans are interpreting Kim’s rumored involvement as her capitalizing on Kylie’s established link with the brand. Comments circulating online include direct accusations of Kim “riding Kylie’s coattails” and analogies likening it to “reheating her sisters’ nachos.”
Other social media users have compared the sisters’ physical resemblance to the dolls, with some suggesting Kylie might look more like a traditional Bratz doll, while acknowledging Kim could still fit the part. The sentiment that the famous family might be strategically leveraging the brand after Kylie’s initial venture has also been expressed.
Humorous takes have also emerged, with some fans quipping that Kim as a Bratz villain feels like the “most Y2K thing” imaginable. Others joked about a potential sibling rivalry plotline, suggesting Kim’s character’s motivation could be revenge related to the reception of Kylie’s previous Bratz collection.
As the live-action Bratz movie moves forward, the conversation around Kim Kardashian’s potential role and its connection to her sister’s brand history is likely to continue.
