Tokyo, Oct. 31 -- After several years in development, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and New Line Cinema are finally moving ahead with the 'Hello Kitty' feature film, setting it for July 21, 2028, according to Variety.

The studios shared the news on Instagram, writing, "Hello Hollywood..#HelloKittyMovie is coming to theaters July 21, 2028!"

The film will mark the big-screen debut of the globally loved character as Hello Kitty and her friends embark on an animated adventure "sure to delight audiences of all ages," Warner Bros. said in a statement.

Leo Matsuda is directing, while Dana Fox ("Wicked") wrote the most recent draft of the script. Matsuda directed the short "Inner Workings" and worked as a story artist on films including "Zoo...