Overview
- The film’s final trailer and exclusive poster were released on May 29 and give the first full look at Robert Englund’s sinister Jiminy Cricket and a practical Pinocchio puppet.
- Rhys Frake‑Waterfield wrote and directed the movie for Jagged Edge Productions with Richard Brake as Geppetto and Jude Evan Lloyd voicing Pinocchio.
- Todd Masters built the animatronic puppet and the production emphasizes practical special effects for creature work and kill scenes rather than relying on CGI.
- Jagged Edge and distributor Altitude have scheduled a limited North American theatrical run starting July 24 and the team will appear at Monsterpalooza on May 30 to demonstrate the practical FX.
- The film expands the Poohniverse of public‑domain horror remakes that began in 2023 and has drawn mixed online reactions and past controversy, which could shape audience turnout and promotional risks ahead of release.