LAIKA has officially released the first teaser trailer for Wildwood, its next ambitious stop-motion animated feature, promising a visually rich and emotionally powerful fantasy adventure. Known for groundbreaking films like Coraline, the studio once again dives into a beautifully dark world filled with magic, danger, and handcrafted animation that defines its signature style.
The story follows Prue McKeel, voiced by Peyton Elizabeth Lee, who is pulled into a hidden enchanted forest near Portland after her baby brother Mac is kidnapped by a mysterious woman and a murder of crows. Alongside her friend Curtis, Prue embarks on a dangerous journey into the unknown realm of Wildwood, a place where nature itself feels alive, unpredictable, and filled with ancient power.
The voice cast is stacked with major talent, including Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan, Awkwafina, Mahershala Ali, Jemaine Clement, Charlie Day, Jake Johnson, Amandla Stenberg, Tom Waits, and Richard E. Grant. The teaser highlights the film’s massive ensemble and hints at a world filled with unusual creatures, powerful forces, and visually stunning forest battles.
Directed by Travis Knight and written by Chris Butler, Wildwood is based on the illustrated book series by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis. The teaser emphasizes LAIKA’s signature handcrafted animation style, showcasing breathtaking environments where golden eagles rule the skies and mystical forces shape the fate of the forest.
With its mix of emotional storytelling, dark fantasy elements, and richly detailed stop-motion visuals, Wildwood is shaping up to be one of LAIKA’s most ambitious projects yet. The film is set for release on October 23, 2026, and early reactions suggest it could become another landmark in modern animated cinema.
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