Wildwood (film)
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| Directed by | Travis Knight |
| Screenplay by | Chris Butler |
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| Cinematography | Caleb Deschanel |
| Music by | Dario Marianelli |
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| Distributed by | Fathom Entertainment |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Wildwood is an upcoming American stop-motion animated dark fantasy film directed by Travis Knight and written by Chris Butler, based on Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis's 2011 novel. Produced by Laika, the film features an ensemble voice cast consisting of Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Awkwafina, Angela Bassett, Jake Johnson, Charlie Day, Amandla Stenberg, Jemaine Clement, Maya Erskine, Tantoo Cardinal, Tom Waits, and Richard E. Grant.
Development began in September 2011, weeks after the release of the novel, when Laika announced plans to adapt Wildwood as a animated feature. Production was confirmed in September 2021, with Knight directing and co-producing with Sutner, and Butler writing the script. Most of the cast was revealed in August 2022. Production of the feature took place at Laika's facility studio in Hillsboro, Oregon, with Caleb Deschanel serving as the cinematographer.
Wildwood is scheduled to be released in the United States by Fathom Entertainment on October 23, 2026.