Overview
- The official trailer was released on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, giving the first wide look at Laika’s long‑in‑production adaptation of Colin Meloy’s 2011 novel.
- Laika bills Wildwood as its most ambitious film, citing 136 locations, 231 practical puppets and 54 hero characters to create large, walk‑through sets and crowded stop‑motion scenes.
- Travis Knight directs from a Chris Butler screenplay with Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay leading a large ensemble that includes Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali and Angela Bassett.
- Fathom Entertainment will open Wildwood in U.S. theaters on October 23, 2026, positioning Laika’s first feature since 2019 for a theatrical awards‑season campaign.
- Coverage notes a minor discrepancy in trailer music credits even as outlets confirm Colin Meloy contributed a song and Dario Marianelli composed the score, underscoring close attention to the film’s creative details.