ITN Movies Trailer Previews Labubu Knockoff Horror Film
An unofficial horror film called Lazuzu, starring Jack Hyde and directed by Nathan Geering, has released its first trailer.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Horror
ITN Movies has released a trailer for Lazuzu, an unofficial horror movie that parodies the Labubu doll craze. The film follows Sam, whose obsession with a mysterious Lazuzu Doll turns deadly as the relic demands souls from his friends and family.
Why it matters
The trailer highlights how quickly unofficial horror productions can respond to a major toy trend while an official Labubu film is still in development at Sony Pictures. It also reflects ITN Movies' established pattern of producing low-budget horror titles built around familiar pop culture figures.
ITN Movies is the company behind the Poohniverse horror films and has also produced Cinderella's Curse, Granny Krampus, and Jack & Jill: The Hills of Hell. No commercial performance figures for Lazuzu have been released.
The players
ITN Movies
ITN Movies is an independent production company known for low-budget horror films, including the Poohniverse series.
Sony Pictures
Sony Pictures is a major Hollywood studio developing an official, family-friendly animated Labubu movie.
The details
Lazuzu is directed by Nathan Geering and stars Jack Hyde, Raegan Girt, Amy Gibbons, and Danny Sains. Labubu, the sharp-toothed, large-eared monster doll that has been compared to Disney's Stitch and Gizmo from Gremlins, is the inspiration for the unofficial parody.
Timeline
No release date has been announced for Lazuzu.
An official Labubu animated film is in development at Sony Pictures.
Industry Dynamics
The unofficial Lazuzu project illustrates how independent producers exploit toy crazes while major studios such as Sony Pictures pursue licensed adaptations of the same property. The contrast between a gritty horror parody and a family-friendly animated film reflects a broader split in how franchise-driven intellectual property is monetized.
No release date or distribution platform has been announced, so viewers cannot yet determine where or how to watch Lazuzu. Readers interested in the official Labubu project should watch for Sony Pictures' announcements on its animated film timeline.
The takeaway
Unofficial parodies often appear quickly after a toy trend peaks, so audiences should check whether a film is licensed before assuming it is connected to the official franchise.
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