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Elle: Legally Blonde prequel without the candyfloss fizz of the film

The Week

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July 9, 2026

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 Elle: Legally Blonde prequel without the candyfloss fizz of the film
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Metro

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· Jun 29, 2026

Legally Blonde prequel series Elle is sugary sweet – but misses the mark

Making a prequel? What, like it's hard?

Mashable

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· Jul 1, 2026

I would like Elle better if it wasnt a Legally Blonde prequel

Prime Video's Legally Blonde prequel Elle might actually be more fun as a standalone teen drama.

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 5, 2026

What you need to know about the Legally Blonde prequel Elle

It’s streaming on Prime Video now.

Us Weekly

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· Jun 22, 2026

What to Know About Prime Video’s ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel ‘Elle'

A Legally Blonde prequel is in the works at Prime Video — but what is there to know about Elle so far? Based on Amanda Brown‘s novel, the 2001 movie Legally Blonde introduced Us to Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon), a sorority girl who attempted to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner (Matthew Davis) by getting a []

Hello Magazine

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· Jul 2, 2026

'Perfect' teen drama has viewers binge-watching entire season in 1 day

Viewers have hailed the Legally Blonde prequel, Elle, as perfect, with some binge-watching all eight episodes in one day. Lexi Minetree stars in the comedy, which Reese Witherspoon executive produces...

Variety

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘Powerpuff Girls’ Animated Movie in Development at Warner Bros.

Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup are heading to the big screen. A new “Powerpuff Girls” movie is in development at Warner Bros. Animation, the company shared Monday at Annecy International Animation Film Festival, which is currently talking place in France. Sources at the studio confirm a “Powerpuff Girls” film is in the works but stress there’s []

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Related coverage for " Elle: Legally Blonde prequel without the candyfloss fizz of the film ": Metro — Legally Blonde prequel series Elle is sugary sweet – but misses the mark. Mashable — I would like Elle better if it wasnt a Legally Blonde prequel. TheJournal.ie — What you need to know about the Legally Blonde prequel Elle. Us Weekly — What to Know About Prime Video’s ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel ‘Elle'. Hello Magazine — 'Perfect' teen drama has viewers binge-watching entire season in 1 day. Variety — ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Animated Movie in Development at Warner Bros.