Monster High: Welcome to Monster High
“Welcome to the most clever, quirky and exciting monster-filled school imaginable!”
Synopsis
Monsters once lived in hiding—even from each other—because they were afraid they would be in danger if humans knew they existed. But Draculaura, the daughter of Dracula, along with her best ghoulfriends, dreamt of a school where everyone was welcome and accepted for who they are. Determined to make their dream come true, the ghouls travel the world on an epic adventure to recruit new students. But even in this amazing place, there's drama: a villainess zombie is spreading trouble rather than friendship, and every student must live with the fear that their secret will be revealed. Now the ghouls must save their school so that every monster has a place where they belong and their uniqueness is celebrated!
Part of the Monster High (G2) Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Welcome to Monster High: The Origin Story | Teaser | Monster High
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-31
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Debi Derryberry
Draculaura (voice)
Cassandra Lee Morris
Frankie / Venus (voice)
Salli Saffioti
Clawdeen / Cleo De Nile (voice)
Larissa Gallagher
Lagoona / Reporter (voice)
Cristina Milizia
Moanica / Woolee (voice)
Michael Sorich
Dracula (voice)
Jonquil Goode
Tash / Ari (voice)
Travis Dresden
Raythe (voice)
Evan Smith
Deuce (voice)
Sara Cravens
Clawdeen's Mom / Manager (voice)
Cam Clarke
Agent / Monster Boy Gargoyle / Monster Boy Vampire (voice)
Julie Maddalena
Secretary (voice)
Jun Falkenstein
Lunch Lady (voice)
Ben Diskin
Gob / Zomboys (voice)
Max Mitchell
Werekids (voice)
Spike Spencer
Zomboys (voice)
Hippo Cabal
Burrito Cat (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 27, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Donnelly, Jun Falkenstein, Olly Reid
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Donnelly, Shane Amsterdam, Dana Starfield
- Original Score
- Daniel James
- Original Title
- Monster High: Welcome to Monster High
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Appa Productions, Mattel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Donnelly, Jun Falkenstein, Olly Reid
Stephen Donnelly, Shane Amsterdam, Dana Starfield
Daniel James
Claudio Hernández
Shane Amsterdam, Kevin Noel, Kyrsti Schwarz, David Voss, Margaret M. Dean
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Donnelly
Director
Jun Falkenstein
Director
Stephen Donnelly
Writer
Olly Reid
Director
Emily Kelly
Production Design
Kevin Noel
Producer
Shane Amsterdam
Writer
Dana Starfield
Writer
Kyrsti Schwarz
Producer
Margaret M. Dean
Producer
Daniel James
Original Music Composer
Claudio Hernández
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Monster High: Welcome to Monster High.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Monster High: Welcome to Monster High.
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Zombie
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Vampire
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
A02
Prime Video - Animation Movies
Curated list of Animation on Prime Video (US). Updated frequently. Last updated October 14, 2026.
list9
Similar Titles to Monster High: Welcome to Monster High
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.8
7.3
6.6
10.0
6.9
5.5
6.3
6.7
7.2
6.6
8.0
6.8
6.7
7.1
7.0
6.6
5.9Anime
More Like Monster High: Welcome to Monster High
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Monster High: Welcome to Monster High
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Monster High: Welcome to Monster High about?
Monsters once lived in hiding—even from each other—because they were afraid they would be in danger if humans knew they existed. But Draculaura, the daughter of Dracula, along with her best ghoulfriends, dreamt of a school where everyone was welcome and accepted for who they are. Determined to make their dream come true, the ghouls travel the world on an epic adventure to recruit new students. But even in this amazing place, there's drama: a villainess zombie is spreading trouble rather than friendship, and every student must live with the fear that their secret will be revealed. Now the ghouls must save their school so that every monster has a place where they belong and their uniqueness is celebrated!
Who directed Monster High: Welcome to Monster High?
Monster High: Welcome to Monster High was directed by Stephen Donnelly, Jun Falkenstein, Olly Reid.
Who stars in Monster High: Welcome to Monster High?
The principal cast of Monster High: Welcome to Monster High includes Debi Derryberry, Cassandra Lee Morris, Salli Saffioti, Larissa Gallagher, Cristina Milizia.
When was Monster High: Welcome to Monster High released and how long is it?
Monster High: Welcome to Monster High was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Monster High: Welcome to Monster High?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monster High: Welcome to Monster High was composed by Daniel James.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monster High: Welcome to Monster High?
Monster High: Welcome to Monster High holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).