LW Entertainment and Qubic Pictures Have Plans To Turn ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Into an Anime

Summary

• LW Entertainment and Qubic Pictures have plans to develop an anime of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s’ celebrated musical, The Phantom of the Opera
• The project appears to be part of LW Entertainment’s broader portfolio of adaptations and cross-media ventures

LW Entertainment has revealed plans to develop an anime adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera musical, joining forces with Qubic Pictures to reimagine Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated stage production. The project appears to be part of LW Entertainment’s broader portfolio of adaptations and cross-media ventures, which also includes film and publishing initiatives based on Webber’s works.

Qubic Pictures, headed by veteran producer Justin Leach – known for projects such as Star Wars: Visions and Netflix’s Eden and Leviathan – will collaborate closely with LW Entertainment on the adaptation. While specific details, including production timelines and creative teams, remain under wraps, the partnership reflects a strategic push to expand the reach of classic theatrical titles through diverse storytelling formats.

Inspired by Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel, Webber’s musical has enjoyed a remarkable 38-year Broadway run, acclaimed for its sweeping score, lavish staging and enduring romantic tragedy. This project would mark the first major animated interpretation of the musical, offering an opportunity to present its characters, settings and themes through the expressive and visually dynamic lens of animation.