Final Trailer: LAIKA's "Wildwood"
The trailer highlights a darker tone and a star-studded voice cast as tickets go on sale for the stop-motion adventure.
- On October 21, Laika's stop-motion film 'Wildwood' will premiere as the opening night selection of the 40th AFI Fest, following the release of the final trailer on Tuesday.
- Directed by CEO Travis Knight, the fantasy adventure follows 12-year-old Prue McKeel as she enters the Impassable Wilderness to rescue her baby brother Mac from a murder of crows.
- Laika set a record by 3D-printing 140,000 faces for characters, surpassing the 106,000 face models used in the previous film 'Missing Link,' while production designer Nelson Lowry oversaw 136 unique locations.
- Tickets for the October 23 theatrical release are now on sale, with the studio offering the film in premium formats including 4DX, DBOX, and Dolby Cinema where available.
- Positioned for the Halloween season and potential awards consideration, the studio describes the project as its 'most ambitious' yet, featuring voice talent including Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay.
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Photo Credits: Fathom Entertainment The final trailer has dropped for the upcoming Charlie Day and Awkwafina movie, Wildwood. Directed by Travis Knight, the trailer has unveiled major details about the upcoming project. According to the update, fans can now buy tickets for the new stop-motion fantasy. The movie will be hitting the theaters on October 23, 2026. The trailer has given the fans an exclusive look into Prue McKeel’s adventure in the W…
Final Trailer: LAIKA's "Wildwood"
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