Vin Diesel to Write "Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots" Movie

Vin Diesel will write the live-action movie of the tabletop boxing game "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots" for Mattel Studios.

It was previously announced that the “Fast and Furious” star would star in and produce the project, but now Diesel will pen the script. He will also produce with his production banner One Race Films.

Not much else is known about the action-adventure, but it will “bring the legendary Red Rocker and Blue Bomber to life in an all-new live-action adventure.”

“I am excited to expand the Mattel universe by bringing this classic toy from my childhood to a modern audience by telling a story that examines the role of competition in a world often measured by strength and dominance that dares to reveal the power of compassion at its core,” Diesel said in a statement.

“Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots” will be overseen by Darian Greenbaum and Andrew Scannell for Mattel Studios and Diesel for One Race.

After the massive success of “Barbie,” Mattel Studios is expanding its brand further into the film space.

Up next in 2026, it has its live-action “Masters of the Universe” movie, starring Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man and Jared Leto as Skeletor. There’s also the “Matchbox” racing movie, starring John Cena.