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‘Wildwood’ Teaser Trailer and Release Date: Carey Mulligan, Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay Star in Laika’s Stop-Motion Film

U.S. theatrical release date: October 23, 2026

Synopsis: After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness — an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.

Joined by her hapless but loyal classmate Curtis Mehlberg, Prue navigates a world of talking animals, bandits, and powerful figures driven by grief and ambition.

As the pair is drawn into a conflict threatening the balance of the forest itself, Prue must discover strength and belief she never knew she possessed. If she hopes to save her brother and protect Wildwood’s fragile future, she will have to risk everything.

Directed by Travis Knight (Kubo and the Two Strings).

Written by Chris Butler (Missing Link, ParaNorman).

Based on the book written by Colin Meloy, singer/songwriter for The Decemberists, and illustrated by Carson Ellis.

Original Score by Dario Marianelli (The Boxtrolls).

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‘Wildwood’ Title Reveal: Laika’s New Film Based on the Book By Colin Meloy

U.S. theatrical release date: October 23, 2026

Synopsis: Wildwood is a tale of love, loss, sacrifice and secrets, and of the magic you can find on your doorstep, if you’re willing to look for it.

Directed by Travis Knight. Screenplay by Chris Butler. Based on the novel by Colin Meloy, singer/songwriter for The Decemberists.

Voice cast:
Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Prue McKeel
Jacob Tremblay as Curtis Mehlberg
Carey Mulligan as Alexandra
Mahershala Ali as Brenden
Awkwafina
Angela Bassett
Jake Johnson
Charlie Day
Amandla Stenberg
Jemaine Clement
Tom Waits
Maya Erskine
Tantoo Cardinal
Richard E. Grant

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