Labubu News: Latest Labubu Doll News, Releases and Updates

Last Updated: January 26, 2026

We gather the latest Labubu news so that you can stay updated on what’s happening including a Labubu movie, new Labubu releases and much more.

Here are top stories that collectors and fans “care about” (we stay away from the trashy negative news)

Recent Labubu News

We love Labubu but is it getting more popular or is it just a fad that is slowly dying?

Labubu doesn’t seem as popular as the summer 2025 but it has its core fans and will get more popular and mainstream once the movie gets released

Here are the latest Labubu news

New Labubu Release on Jan 29, 2026

A special Zimomo celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Monsters was released on Jan. 29, 2026.

We purchased one immediately and will update our Guide to Zimomo with pictures once we get our hands on it.

For additional information about Labubu releases

Labubu Movie Director Annnounced

Sat. Dec. 20, 2025

The Guardian

Paddington and Wonka director Paul King to direct Labubu movie

Film based on popular plush toys is in early development after Sony Pictures acquired screen rights.

Labubu Cards by Topps Sports Card Training company

Mon. Dec. 8, 2025

Beckett News

2025 Topps Chrome Labubu Details

Checklist details, release date, box breakdown, autographs, and parallels.

A Labubu Movie Is Coming Soon!

Sat. Nov. 16, 2025

Variety

Labubu Movie in Development as Sony Pictures Acquires Rights

Variety reports Sony Pictures has acquired screen rights to Labubu and is developing a feature film.

Pop Mart Opens First Middle East Store

Thurs. Oct. 30, 2025

South China Morning Post

Pop Mart opens its first Qatar store, bringing Labubu plush toys to the Middle East region

Pop Mart opened its first Middle East store at Doha’s Hamad International Airport with Qatar Duty Free. The outlet operates 24/7 and features travel themed exclusives.

Giant Inflatable Labubu Doll Floats On Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour

Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025

Barron’s

Giant inflatable Labubu doll floats on Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour

A giant inflatable Labubu floats on Victoria Harbour as part of a new installation.

Labubu to Appear On Thanksgiving Parade

Friday, Oct. 24, 2025

ABC7 New York

Labubu and Pop Mart characters to debut at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Labubu will make its debut next month at the 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on an all new float.

Upcoming Labubu Movie

Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

Labubu Movie Rumors

Why we believe a Labubu movie is coming in late 2027 or early 2028

Fake Labubu Are Dangerous and Choking Hazard!

Aug. 18, 2025

Make sure you know how to tell the difference between a real versus fake Labubu

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Consumer Safety Alert: CPSC Issues Urgent Safety Warning to Labubu Collectors

CPSC warns about lookalike Labubu plush and keychains that pose choking hazards and urges consumers to stop using and avoid these knockoffs.

Labubu Doll News

There hasn’t been any updates on new Labubu dolls coming soon but here are some helpful guides that cover all the 80+ variations of Labubu keychains and big Labubu plush

About the Authors

The Labubu Collector is a collaboration between Simon Chan, Kelly, Ailene and our kids and we live in both Los Angeles and Asia.

We’re avid fans of Labubu dolls and we have a combined over 100 different Labubu keychains and large Labubu plush dolls.

We love to buy, unbox and dress them up with Labubu clothes

Favorite Dolls: Labubu Hope from Labubu Big Into Energy series and Labubu “Y” (Yes) from Labubu Pin for Love set

Expertise: Authentication and Release tracking

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