Wildwood Animated Fantasy
Get ready to be transported to a magical world of wonder and adventure as Wildwood comes to the big screen. This stop-motion animated dark fantasy film promises a thrilling ride filled with action, comedy, and emotional moments.
Dir: Travis Knight
Cast: Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Carey Mulligan, Jacob Tremblay, Mahershala Ali, Angela Bassett, Awkwafina, Jake Johnson, Charlie Day
132 mins · 2026 · United States of America · Cert 12A · English
TMDB 8.6/10
In a world where magic is real, a teenage girl named Prue McKeel embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her baby brother from a mysterious and sinister force that has abducted him. Joined by her loyal classmate Curtis, Prue must navigate the treacherous landscape of the Impassable Wilderness, a mystical forest filled with talking animals, bandits, and powerful figures driven by grief and ambition. As they delve deeper into the heart of the forest, Prue and Curtis discover hidden strengths and confront the darkness that threatens to destroy the delicate balance of the natural world.
Directed by Travis Knight and produced by LAIKA, Wildwood boasts an impressive voice cast, including Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan, and Mahershala Ali. The film's stunning animation and meticulous attention to detail have earned widespread critical acclaim, with many praising its technical achievements and emotional resonance. With a runtime of 132 minutes, Wildwood is a sweeping adventure that will captivate audiences of all ages.
The film has received widespread critical acclaim, with a 99% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 87 out of 100 on Metacritic. Audiences have also responded positively, with many praising the film's stunning animation, engaging characters, and emotional storytelling. On TMDB, the film has a score of 8.6/10 from 98 users, with many viewers praising its technical achievements and emotional resonance.
Wildwood will be screening at the ODEON Hastings, Hastings, from Saturday, 31 October 2026, to Saturday, 7 November 2026. Tickets are with the button beside the article. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this magical and thrilling adventure on the big screen. With its unique blend of action, comedy, and emotional moments, Wildwood is a must-see for fans of animation and fantasy.
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What viewers say
Manuel São Bento · 10/10
Check out my full review @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/wildwood-2026-laika-delivers-a-stop-motion-generational-masterpiece/ Rating: A+ WILDWOOD is a true masterpiece, and I don't use that word lightly. Travis Knight and everyone at Laika spent years building, by hand, the most impressive stop-motion movie I've ever seen, one that deserves the "generational classic" stamp. Caleb Deschanel's cinematography and Dario Marianelli's score belong in…
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nkuk · 5/10
Technically its a marvel, but storywise it really falls flat. The stop-motion animation is so well done and fluid it looks like it could be computer generated. It must have taken an absolutely mammoth effort to create the film. The film has a painterly palette which looks gorgeous. Which is all the more shame as the characters and story let it down. The characters are less than one dimensional. The parents make some of the most bizarre and…
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andrewtislercinephile · 8/10
Laika has always been one of my least favorite animation studios, and it's because they are tied to a medium of animation (stop-motion) that is becoming more and more dated as CGI is trying to replicate it with new software, and *Wildwood* is no exception. This movie is based on a 2011 novel about a teenager named Prue McKeel, who ventures into a forbidden forest to retrieve her baby brother Mac from the dowager governess, Alexandra. While the…
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