First Look at LAIKA’s Dark Fantasy Adventure Wildwood

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Step into the enchanted unknown. LAIKA Studios’ upcoming animated epic Wildwood offers a stunning first look at its darkly imaginative world. Directed by Travis Knight and written by Chris Butler, the film adapts Colin Meloy’s beloved novel — blending fantasy, folklore, and breathtaking stop-motion artistry. Featuring an all-star voice cast including Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Awkwafina, Angela Bassett, Jake Johnson, Charlie Day, Amandla Stenberg, and Tom Waits, Wildwood takes flight in theaters in 2026.

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00:00With over 20 years of handcrafted storytelling,

00:09Laika is known for bringing to life some of animation's most beloved

00:13and technically groundbreaking characters.

00:18From the other worlds of Coraline,

00:21to the epic fantasy of Kubo and the Two Strings.

00:24Now, Laika is working on their most ambitious cinematic journey yet.

00:35Set in a magical world just beyond the edges of Portland,

00:39an enchanted wilderness teeming with rebel bandits and talking animals,

00:45awaits Prue McKeel on her quest to save her baby brother.

00:50Welcome to Wildwood.

00:59Soaring high above the wilderness,

01:02keeping a watchful eye on all the creatures of Wildwood,

01:06is a formidable warrior, a giant golden eagle.

01:12To bring her to life, Laika animators perform numerous tests

01:15with models inspired by nature to authentically craft the movement and spirit of this large avian character.

01:24The design team installs 9,000 individual feathers by hand across two specialized puppets,

01:32one built for breathtaking flight and the other allowing animators intricate performance controls.

01:38Known throughout Wildwood as the General, she embodies power and unshakable grace.

01:48Her commanding presence elevated by the legendary voice of Academy Award winner Angela Bassett.

01:55State your business.

01:56General, I need your help.

01:58Behind the scenes, a brilliant team of puppet fabricators, animators and visual designers

02:04are pouring creativity in every joint, feather and frame,

02:09forging a character that soars beyond the screen.

02:13Scared of flying?

02:14I'm not usually on the outside of the plane.

02:16Wildwood is an epic journey, shaped by artistry, innovation and heart.

02:34This is where magic takes flight.

02:37This is Wildwood.

02:46Alright, I'll have to ride here.

02:48We'll be alright.

02:50Do not go quickly.

02:53You can hop onto my never mind or visit one retreat.

02:56Alright, what will happen?

02:57It's been a production and win.

02:58We'll be sitting in the space and work.

03:01Alright, what will happen?

03:02They'll be on your main page.

03:05You want to tend an icon as your Paper in it!

03:08You want to play!

03:11We're ready to come with your Product Letters.

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