Laika’s ‘Wildwood’ Returns to Nature with a New Fantasy Adventure

Laika, the renowned animation studio behind ‘Coraline,’ ‘ParaNorman,’ ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ and ‘The Missing Link,’ has finally dropped the full trailer for its latest stop-motion animated movie, ‘Wildwood.’ The teaser trailer, which has been making waves since its initial release, offers a glimpse into the enchanting world of this new fantasy adventure.

Directed and produced by Laika’s boss, Travis Knight, ‘Wildwood’ is an adaptation of the book series by The Decemberists’ frontman Colin Meloy. The movie follows the story of headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (played by Peyton Elizabeth Lee), who embarks on a desperate rescue mission to save her baby brother from a murder of crows. As Prue navigates the Impassable Wilderness, an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon, she must confront the darkness within and discover the strength and belief she never knew she possessed.

Joined by her hapless but loyal classmate Curtis Mehlberg (played by Jacob Tremblay), Prue must navigate a world of talking animals, bandits, and powerful figures driven by grief and ambition. As the pair is drawn into a conflict threatening the balance of the forest itself, Prue must risk everything to save her brother and protect Wildwood’s fragile future.

The voice cast of ‘Wildwood’ boasts an impressive lineup of A-list talents, including Carey Mulligan, Richard E. Grant, Awkwafina, Amandla Stenberg, Tom Waits, Charlie Day, Blythe Danner, Arthur Knight, Maya Erskine, Jake Johnson, Tantoo Cardinal, Rob Delaney, Jemaine Clement, Marc Evan Jackson, Len Cariou, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Angela Bassett, and Mahershala Ali.

Laika’s ‘Wildwood’ is set to hit theaters on October 23, courtesy of Fathom Entertainment, a specialty distributor that has previously backed rereleases of Laika hits like ‘Coraline’ and ‘ParaNorman.’ The movie marks the studio’s first stop-motion animated film since ‘The Missing Link’ in 2019 and is part of a string of five Oscar-nominated pictures in a row, dating back to ‘Coraline’ in 2009.

Travis Knight’s ‘Wildwood’ promises to be a visually stunning and emotionally charged adventure that will transport audiences to a world of wonder and magic. With its talented voice cast, stunning animation, and a story that explores the complexities of human nature, this movie is sure to captivate audiences of all ages.

In addition to its impressive cast and stunning animation, ‘Wildwood’ also boasts a talented voice cast, including Carey Mulligan, Richard E. Grant, Awkwafina, Amandla Stenberg, Tom Waits, Charlie Day, Blythe Danner, Arthur Knight, Maya Erskine, Jake Johnson, Tantoo Cardinal, Rob Delaney, Jemaine Clement, Marc Evan Jackson, Len Cariou, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Angela Bassett, and Mahershala Ali.

The movie’s trailer, backed by the haunting M83 song ‘My Tears are Becoming a Sea,’ offers a glimpse into the enchanting world of ‘Wildwood,’ promising a visually stunning and emotionally charged adventure that will transport audiences to a world of wonder and magic.