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Matilda is getting the big-screen treatment once again.

Netflix and Sony Pictures are joining forces for a new film adaptation of Roald Dahl‘s beloved children’s book, based on the stage musical Matilda the Musical, THR reports.

The movie adaptation will receive a full theatrical and home video release exclusively in the U.K. and then stream on Netflix around the world.

Details are reportedly still being worked out.

Matilda also received the film treatment in 1996, telling the story of “a young bookworm prodigy mistreated by her ignorant parents. At a school run by an abusive headmistress, she finds a kindred spirit in her teacher, Miss Honey.”

The film adaptation of Matilda the Musical will be directed by Matthew Warchus (pictured here).

READ MORE: Netflix Will Adapt ‘Matilda,’ ‘Charlie & The Chocolate Factory’ & More Roald Dahl Stories Into Animated Series!

Netflix is giving some Roald Dahl classics the animation treatment!

The streaming company revealed on Tuesday (November 27) it will be adapting Matilda, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory and more beloved stories from the late acclaimed author in an “animated event series.”

The series will include adaptations of The BFG, The Twits, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator and George’s Marvellous Medicine.

“Our mission, which is purposefully lofty, is for as many children as possible around the world to experience the unique magic and positive message of Roald Dahl‘s stories. This partnership with Netflix marks a significant move toward making that possible and is an incredibly exciting new chapter for the Roald Dahl Story Company. Roald would, I know, be thrilled.” said his widow Felicity Dahl.

“Immersing ourselves in the extraordinary worlds of Roald Dahl stories has been an honor and a massive amount of fun, and we are grateful for the trust the Roald Dahl Story Company and the Dahl family have placed in our team to deliver more moments of shared joy to families around the world,” said Netflix exec Melissa Cobb.

The first of the adaptations will go into production in 2019, but no release dates have been set just yet.