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Barbie in the Nutcracker Netflix special production

Overview

Mattel and Netflix announced a collaboration for a new animated television special, ‘Barbie in the Nutcracker’, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the original 2001 film. Scheduled for release in November 2026, the special features a modern plot where Barbie characters Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy attempt to rescue Ken the Nutcracker from the Rat King.

Debbie Allen is serving as co-executive producer and choreographer, blending classical ballet with contemporary hip hop. Following the announcement of the project, it was noted that the special will feature a posthumous voice performance by the late British actor Tim Curry, who will portray the Rat King’s Father. Curry previously voiced the Mouse King in the original 2001 production.

Entities

Debbie Allen · Tim Curry · Netflix · Mattel · Barbie

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Tim Curry to appear posthumously in new Netflix Barbie special

    Netflix will release a new ‘Barbie in the Nutcracker’ animated special featuring a posthumous voice performance by the late actor Tim Curry.

  2. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Mattel and Netflix announce new Barbie in the Nutcracker special

    Mattel and Netflix will release a new ‘Barbie in the Nutcracker’ animated special in November 2026 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original film.

Sources

exitoina.perfil.com · mediakampung.com · thetoyinsider.com · warringtonguardian.co.uk