Key facts
- A new featurette for the stop-motion animated film 'Wildwood' showcases the creation of its fantasy world.
- The film is directed by Travis Knight and based on a novel by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis.
- The voice cast includes Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan, and Angela Bassett.
- 'Wildwood' is set to be released on October 23, 2026.
A new behind-the-scenes featurette for Laika Studios' upcoming stop-motion animated fantasy film 'Wildwood' offers a glimpse into the intricate creation of its fantastical world. Directed by Travis Knight, who also helmed the Oscar-nominated 'Kubo and the Two Strings,' the film is an adaptation of the 2011 novel by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis.
The featurette highlights the painstaking, handcrafted nature of stop-motion animation, showcasing the elaborate sets and figurines that bring the magical world to life. The story centers on twelve-year-old Prue McKee, who discovers a hidden, magical forest filled with talking animals and lurking dangers after her baby brother is carried away by crows. She is joined in her adventure by her schoolmate, Curtis Mehlberg, as they encounter characters like Alexandra, a mysterious woman searching for her lost son.
The voice cast includes Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Prue, Jacob Tremblay as Curtis, and Carey Mulligan as Alexandra. Angela Bassett lends her voice to a giant golden eagle named the General, with additional voice work from Jake Johnson, Maya Erskine, Arthur Knight, Mahershala Ali, Jemaine Clement, Awkwafina, and others.
'Wildwood' is scheduled to premiere in theaters on October 23, 2026.