Winnie-The-Pooh Horror Franchise Crosses Over with Another Beloved Children’s Character, Says Blood & Honey Producer: “It’s Going to Be a Nightmare”

In a thrilling reveal, Scott Jeffrey has confirmed that the upcoming movie, Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble, will unite some of the most legendary children’s characters in an unprecedented horror crossover. Slated for a late 2025 release, this film aims to be the pinnacle of The Twisted Childhood Universe (TCU), which kicked off with the surprising success of Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey. Drawing inspiration from iconic matchups like Freddy vs. Jason and The Avengers, the storyline will feature sinister versions of beloved characters such as Pooh, Peter Pan, Bambi, and Pinocchio as they come together to confront their relentless survivors.

In a recent interview with JoBlo, coinciding with the release of Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare, producer Scott Jeffrey elaborated on the ambitious vision he shares with director Rhys Frake-Waterfield for Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble. Key takeaways included the project having a significantly *larger budget* compared to previous films, and the inclusion of *Easter eggs* across the TCU films that hint at this looming crossover:

“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 standalone 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.”

As he elaborated on the explosive potential of this crossover, Jeffrey indicated the inclusion of *Mary Poppins* as another character who will figure prominently in the TCU. He ominously suggested that she will be portrayed as “a nightmare”within the narrative, alongside a substantial body count where only a select few will endure:

“You’re gonna get Mary Poppins. I just decided she’s gonna be in the mix. So she’s gonna be a nightmare in there. And also, just don’t expect anyone to survive. I love that Avengers [Infinity War] where they all die at the end, like Spider-Man and all that. Typically, I don’t like those films. And I got dragged to the cinema, and when they all died, I was like, ‘Oh, I love it now, I want to watch the next one.’ But then, when they all got resurrected, I was like, [motions dismissively]. But in ours, truly, I want you to kind of, hopefully, like these characters. Like when you have your introductory films like Pinocchio, that you love the lead characters, and same with Peter Pan. But I’m going to destroy them in-universe, and no one’s… like, it’s gonna be like you can count on a hand who’s going to survive it.”

Implications for Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble

Transformations in the TCU Post-Crossover

While the release date for Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble is still some time away, both Jeffrey and Frake-Waterfield appear deeply committed to the horror franchise’s future. Following the critical backlash faced by the initial Winnie-the-Pooh movie, they pledged to enhance the quality of subsequent films. It seems that Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 has improved prospects, recording a respectable 47% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes—significantly better than its predecessor’s reviews.

Jeffrey’s insights also hint at a pivotal shift in the TCU: *only one character currently has a confirmed sequel*, with Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 3 already announced. Other upcoming titles include *Awakening Sleepy Beauty* and *Snow White Returns*, suggesting that characters such as Peter Pan, Bambi, and Pinocchio may not survive this high-stakes crossover.

Additionally, it appears that Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble may pave the way for new characters to embark on their own narratives. Introducing Mary Poppins in this crossover could potentially lead to her own standalone project, either exploring her backstory or continuing her journey post-crossover. Moreover, with the Mad Hatter slated to appear, Jeffrey has indicated that a project titled *Alice & The Mad Hatter* is in the pipeline, although its timeline remains unspecified.

Our Perspective on Jeffrey’s Poohniverse Insights

Quality Focus May Ensure TCU’s Longevity

Tigger confronting Christopher Robin in Winnie-the-Pooh Blood and Honey 2

Given the extensive development periods that many solo projects have encountered, such as *Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare* and *Bambi: The Reckoning*, which took three years from announcement to production, it is unlikely that Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble will debut as swiftly as hoped by Jeffrey and Frake-Waterfield. However, if they consistently prioritize quality improvements throughout the franchise, there is substantial reason for optimism regarding both the crossover and the long-term future of the TCU.

Source: JoBlo

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