Wildwood Teaser Offers BTS Look at Coraline Creators’ New Movie

LAIKA Studios, the acclaimed stop-motion studio behind Coraline, has unveiled a brand-new behind-the-scenes teaser for its upcoming animated film, Wildwood. The teaser gives fans an exciting glimpse into the artistry and scale of the studio’s “most ambitious” project yet, slated for release soon.

Wildwood new teaser shows BTS look at Laika’s new animated feature

The newly released BTS teaser reveals just how far LAIKA is pushing the limits of stop-motion animation. Directed by Travis Knight and written by Chris Butler, Wildwood adapts the beloved Wildwood Chronicles book series by Colin Meloy, illustrated by Carson Ellis. The film follows Prue McKeel (voiced by Peyton Elizabeth Lee), a young girl who ventures into the mysterious Impassable Wilderness outside Portland to rescue her kidnapped baby brother, Mac.

Joining Lee in the voice cast are Carey Mulligan, Angela Bassett, Awkwafina, Jake Johnson, and Mahershala Ali. Six-time Oscar-nominated cinematographer Caleb Deschanel also brings his skills to the visual world of Wildwood.

Wildwood is a return to LAIKA’s signature blend of dark fantasy and emotional storytelling that made Coraline an instant classic. The teaser, which highlights detailed puppetry and complex set design, showcases the studio’s meticulous work. From the General, a puppet covered in 9,000 hand-installed feathers, to sprawling forest landscapes inspired by real Oregon woodlands, it has it all. According to LAIKA’s Chief Marketing and Operations Officer, Dave Burke, “This is our most ambitious film yet.” The numbers prove it as the film reportedly includes 136 locations, 54 hero characters, and 231 practical puppets. (via Screenrant)

The adaptation of Wildwood has been in the works since 2011. Although LAIKA officially announced it in 2021, the film’s production faced several delays before officially announcing its 2026 release window.

This teaser was released during busy days for the Oregon-based studio, as LAIKA also re-released ParaNorman in 3D and dropped a new CG short titled The Thrifting. Now, fans wait for the official release date of Wildwood.

Source: Comingsoon.net