Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Wildwood Gets October 2026 Release Date
Laika has announced that their new stop-motion movie, Wildwood, will be released in the U.S. on October 23, 2026.
The film is directed by Travis Knight and is based on a book by Colin Meloy.
It tells the story of a girl who goes on a big adventure to save her baby brother in a magical forest.
The movie has a star-studded cast including Carey Mulligan, Jacob Tremblay, and Mahershala Ali.
Laika has teamed up with Fathom Entertainment for the U.S. release and FilmNation Entertainment for international sales.
The movie is about bravery and discovering who you are.
Both Laika and Fathom are excited to bring this handcrafted film to theaters, just like old-fashioned movies that people used to love.
Wildwood, a stop-motion feature directed by Travis Knight, is set to release in the U.S. on October 23, 2026.
The film is based on Colin Meloy’s The Decemberists and follows a girl’s quest to save her baby brother in a magical forest.
Laika has partnered with Fathom Entertainment for domestic distribution and FilmNation Entertainment for international sales.
The star-studded cast includes Carey Mulligan, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Mahershala Ali, Angela Bassett, and more.
The film is described as Laika’s biggest and most personal project, celebrating handcrafted artistry and cinematic experiences.
- Who
- Laika, Fathom Entertainment, FilmNation Entertainment, Travis Knight, Chris Butler, Colin Meloy, and the cast including Carey Mulligan, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Mahershala Ali, Angela Bassett, Awkwafina, Jake Johnson, Charlie Day, Amandla Stenberg, Jemaine Clement, Maya Erskine, Tantoo Cardinal, Tom Waits, and Richard E. Grant
- What
- The release of the stop-motion feature film Wildwood
- When
- October 23, 2026
- Where
- United States (domestic) and internationally
- Why
- To bring the film to audiences with a customized approach, matching partners to the specific needs and ambitions of the project
- Release Date
- October 23, 2026
- Director
- Travis Knight
- Screenwriter
- Chris Butler
- Source Material
- Colin Meloy’s The Decemberists
- Domestic Distributor
- Fathom Entertainment
- International Sales
- FilmNation Entertainment
- Cast
- Carey Mulligan, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Mahershala Ali, Angela Bassett, Awkwafina, Jake Johnson, Charlie Day, Amandla Stenberg, Jemaine Clement, Maya Erskine, Tantoo Cardinal, Tom Waits, Richard E. Grant