Wildwood
How far would you go for those you love?
Prue and her classmate Curtis are drawn into a magical forest filled with enchanted creatures, loyal allies, and formidable adversaries as they embark on a desperate quest to rescue Prue’s abducted baby brother from a murder of crows led by a mysterious woman named Alexandra.
Directed by Travis Knight · Animation · Adventure · Fantasy · 132 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Travis Knight
Studio
LAIKA
Release
2026-10-21
Runtime
132 min
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Cast & Characters
Prue McKeel (voice)
Peyton Elizabeth Lee
Curtis Mehlberg (voice)
Jacob Tremblay
Alexandra (voice)
Carey Mulligan
Brenden (voice)
Mahershala Ali
Mac McKeel (voice)
Arthur Knight
The General (voice)
Angela Bassett
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Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of October 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Wildwood come out?+
Wildwood is scheduled for release on 2026-10-21.
How long is Wildwood?+
Wildwood has a runtime of 132 min.
Who directed Wildwood?+
Wildwood was directed by Travis Knight.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The reaction to "Wildwood" includes enthusiasm and admiration for its unique production values and storytelling. Reviewers praise the film's magic, animation quality, and historical significance, with some noting that it feels like a stop-motion masterpiece. The movie's ambition is also appreciated, particularly in terms of its scope and potential for future generations.
From the trailer's comments
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@LAIKAStudios · 742 likes"From the hands that created" Such a heavy and beautiful statement. This isn't a movie. This is handcrafted art, made from dedication, blood, sweat, and tears. And I am very much looking forward to seeing this.
@CelstiVoice · 3719 likesTHIS is stop motion. Insane. I hope it will win an freaking oscar
@prehistoricnani · 5164 likesThe animation alone has me seated. LAIKA really knows how to make a fantasy world feel alive.
@chorrim · 597 likesThis is about to be a generational film. Gonna be a part of my annual fall tradition. I hope they sell it on DVD eventually, because I need a physical copy
@Crimser3 · 398 likesDoing a massive battle in stop motion is crazy ambition. I can't even comprehend the amount of planning and artistry that went into making it.
@Hannibal2107 · 22 likesStop motion movies usually lose money but they made it for the sake of art & creativity. I hope *Wildwood* becomes a massive hit so that this artform never dies~
@SinisterPanda2738 · 1491 likesHOW IS THIS STOP MOTION? Even for Laika, THIS IS INSANE!
@rafaelmartinez4803 · 2664 likes
