Laika’s ‘Wildwood’ Set to Open AFI Film Fest

‘Wildwood’ Will Open 2026 AFI Fest in Los Angeles

Wildwood, the latest stop-motion wonder from Portland-based LAIKA, will have its U.S. premiere at the kickoff of this year's AFI Fest.

'Wildwood' To Open AFI Fest 2026

The American Film Institute said Wednesday that it has selected Laika’s latest stop-motion animated feature, Wildwood, as the opening-night film of AFI Fest, whose 40th edition launches in October. The October 21 screening will mark the U.S. premiere of the pic, which will world premiere October 11 at the London Film Festival. It will open in […]

Laika’s ‘Wildwood’ Set to Open AFI Film Fest

Laika's stop-motion animated feature "Wildwood" is set to ppen AFI Film Fest next month.

‘Wildwood’ to open 40th AFI Fest, bringing Oscar contenders to the heart of Hollywood

The festival will take place Oct. 21-25 at the TCL Chinese Theatre. The full lineup will be unveiled later this month.

'Wildwood' to Open AFI Fest

Here is the press release from the American Film Institute: The U.S. Premiere of WILDWOOD, LAIKA Studios’ epic stop-motion fantasy, will kick off AFI FEST presented by Canva at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre on Wednesday, October 21. Passes now on sale! Based on the beloved novel by Colin Meloy, WILDWOOD is a sweeping adventure about love, sacrifice […]

U.S. PREMIERE OF WILDWOOD TO OPEN AFI FEST 2026 PRESENTED BY CANVA

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