'Coraline' Studio’s Next Film Gets Breathtaking Final Trailer
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Laika's 'Wildwood' gets its final trailer ahead of the film's October release.
Everything we’ve seen so far of animation studio Laika's next movie, Wildwood, has given plenty of reasons to be excited, and the film’s final trailer is no exception. In the latest preview, we see a witch of the woods kidnap a young girl’s brother, sending her on a quest to save her sibling. She journeys into a mystical forest that's portrayed as both magical and dangerous, where she meets strange creatures. A pitched battle breaks out between woodland warriors and humanoid wolves dressed as British colonial soldiers. It all looks quite spectacular.
What else has Laika animated?
Laika specializes in stop-motion animation. It is best known for the 2009 creepy-cute classic Coraline, but nearly all of its movies have been very well received. As for feature-length films, the studio followed up Coraline with ParaNorman (2012), The Boxtrolls (2014), Kubo and the Two Strings (2016), and Missing Link (2019). Wildwood is set for release on Oct. 23, 2026.
Travis Knight is directing the film, having previously helmed Kubo and the Two Strings. Chris Butler wrote the screenplay, which is based on Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis’ fantasy novelof the same name. Caleb Deschanel is the cinematographer, and Dario Marianelli handles the music.
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The movie stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee (Andi Mack) as Prue McKeel, the teenager out to rescue her little brother Mac. Carey Mulligan plays Alexandra, the film’s antagonist. It also features performances from Jacob Tremblay (Room, Luca), Mahershala Ali, Awkwafina, Angela Bassett, and more.
The movie has been in development since September 2011, but didn't go into production until a decade later. At 132 minutes, Wildwood is the longest stop-motion animated film ever made. The film has generated significant online buzz: its first two trailers have combined for 178 million views, making it the biggest trailer launch ever for a stop-motion film.
