A Hershey’s chocolate movie is in the works—fans joke: “The start of the chocolate cinematic universe”

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Hershey’s is set to make a chocolate movie. A live-action movie is being made about this world-famous chocolate company, however, nothing much has been revealed other than the lead cast- Alexandra Daddario & Finn Wittrock.

Hershey's movie is being directed by Mean Girls' director Mark Waters. The Hershey’s film would most likely portray the story of the lives of Milton Hershey, his wife, Kitty Hershey, and their chocolate empire.

In 1909, Milton and Kitty Hershey founded the Industrial School, which provided free education and housing for orphans and poor children. Milton transferred most of his wealth to the Milton Hershey School Trust 20 years before his death, which later became one of the richest scholarship funds in the country.

They built a city around the chocolate factory. This factory city had theaters, entertainment centers, and public transportation only for its employees.

The Hershey’s movie shall throw light upon not just a story about the founding of a chocolate company, but the couple's life, aspirations, and philanthropy.

Pete Gert, president of the Milton Hershey School, revealed:

Milton and Kitty Hershey's greatest achievement was not chocolate, but the way they built a school and a home for underprivileged children. This movie will show us how their philanthropy helped change society.

Users joke as A Hershey’s chocolate movie is in the works

Chocolate cinematic universe (via hbartz25/ X)

The possibilities are endless—Hershey's movie can mark the onset of a new universe where popular brands make a cameo in Hollywood.


@DeadmanBostonB was skeptical that it might turn out to be like the Kool Aid movie!

This is worse than the Kool Aid movie

@sjfostersound was curious about the contrast as the Hershey movie and Wonka are both going to deal with the world of chocolate.

Wonder how different it will be from Wonka

@BeanNickyBarnes was confused about the depiction. After all, there is no Willy Wonka in sight, no eccentric characters. no candy-filled rivers, or Oompa Loompas singing their iconic songs.

IDK….it’s not really about chocolate is it? Seeing them just makes me feel like it’s a horror movie or a thriller with people being killed. There’s no Willy Wonka here.

@PierreOlivier06 resented the idea.

No one ask for this. So much money wasted.

@BlueBerylDaSlze joked.

How are you gonna have a movie about Hershey and not have some Chocolate in the Lead Role??????????

The Hershey’s movie is being produced by Dandelion Media and Hershey Entities. The film is set to be released in 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of America's founding. Filming will begin in Pennsylvania in May. Although no distributor has been finalized, fans cannot wait to watch it in theaters.

Edited by Zainab Shaikh