SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Pop Mart executives said on Wednesday they are optimistic about opportunities for the firm's proprietary art toys, including smash hit ugly-cute Labubu doll, to star in animated films and theme park attractions.

Executives, speaking at a conference with analysts following Pop Mart's record half-year results earlier, also said further geographic expansion to emerging markets such as the Middle East, Central Europe and Central and South America was being explored.