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Vin Diesel to Write and Star in ‘Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots’ Movie

Vin Diesel expands his matinee-studio role by writing, producing, and starring in Mattel’s Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, signaling a bold, auteur approach to the project.
Diesel will also produce via One Race Films, underscoring a multi-faceted leadership role in development.
Deadline confirms Diesel’s ongoing duties as star, writer, and producer, with Mattel Studios overseeing setup and executive supervision.
Mattel Studios’ slate expansion after Barbie positions Rock 'Em Sock 'Em within a growing live-action universe, including Masters of the Universe and Matchbox.
Diesel frames the project as a modern take on competition, strength, and compassion within the Mattel universe.
Mattel Studios’ Robbie Brenner praises Diesel as a bold, cinematic storyteller whose Rock 'Em Sock 'Em vision aligns with the studio’s ethos.
Deadline notes the live-action adaptation will feature the Red Rocker and Blue Bomber in Mattel’s oversight alongside Diesel’s One Race, signaling integrated leadership.
The project has transitioned from Universal to Mattel Studios, signaling a strategic shift in development home for the adaptation.
New coverage reinforces Diesel’s continued involvement as star, writer, and producer, highlighting a hands-on, multi-role development phase.
Mattel’s strategy post-Barbie aims to broaden live-action offerings, with Rock 'Em Sock 'Em as part of a larger 2026-era lineup.

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