Recent reports have shed light on the ambitious vision of director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, who are intent on crafting a cinematic universe that intertwines the eerie narratives of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey with other horror adaptations of classic children’s tales. This includes enthralling titles like Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare, Bambi: The Reckoning, and Pinocchio Unstrung. The official unveiling of this universe, termed The Twisted Childhood Universe, has been confirmed by Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Studios, culminating in the forthcoming crossover movie, Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble, scheduled for release in 2025. In an exciting twist, Deadline has confirmed that Martin Portlock will return as Peter Pan, further heightening the anticipation for Poohniverse.

The announcement of Portlock’s return is supported by Deadline’s detailed report, which reveals that Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble has successfully secured distribution agreements across multiple regions, including Latin America (BF Distribution), Germany and Italy (Plaion), the UK (Altitude), and several other countries such as France, Australia, Japan, and Pakistan. ITN will manage the distribution in North America. With filming slated to commence in March, fans are eager to see how these beloved characters will be reimagined in this new horror context.

At the helm of this crossover film, Frake-Waterfield will direct from a screenplay he co-wrote with Chambers. The cast is shaping up to be star-studded, featuring Chambers as Christopher Robin, Megan Plactio as Wendy Darling, Roxanne Mckee as Xana, and Lewis Santer as Tigger, among others. This diverse ensemble will bring depth and excitement to the intertwining stories of horror and fantasy.

The theatrical releases of Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare and Bambi: The Reckoning are anticipated in the first quarter of 2025, with Pinocchio Unstrung likely to follow later in the year. This timing ensures that audiences will be introduced to all the chilling characters before Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble debuts on screens, setting the stage for a thrilling cinematic experience.

Frake-Waterfield has expressed his vision for the film, stating, “It will be complete carnage. We are heavily influenced by Freddy vs. Jason and The Avengers. We would love to see a horror movie where the villains group together and are going after their survivors. We have some incredible set pieces in mind and some sequences I think will truly shock people. The movies we are working on now as stand alones are all building towards Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble.” This hints at an exhilarating experience that fans won’t want to miss.

Chambers added to the excitement, saying, “Similar to The Avengers, we will follow Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Owl, Piglet, Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, Bambi, The Mad Hatter, Peter Pan, and Tinkerbell joining forces to wreak havoc. We are working with a larger scale budget on this one and are excited for what the future will hold. When you see the stand alone movies you will see the easter eggs hinting toward the crossover. Some of the villains also will not see eye to eye, which will allow for some carnage within the group in some epic sequences of monster vs. monster.” This collaboration promises a thrilling blend of chaos and camaraderie among iconic characters.

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