A Look at Laika's Next Movie Arrives October 2026 in 'The Art of Wildwood'

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March 9th 2026

Laika are making a hugely anticipated return this year with their dark-fantasy movie Wildwood, based on the novel of the same name. The studio is known for creating spectacular stop-motion animation visuals, with this upcoming release looking like it will be another display of incredible artistry. Fans will be treated to a look behind the scenes at the talent of the team later this year in a new artbook, The Art of Wildwood.

Set for release on October 6th, the hardcover book will share how the animation was created, from the concept art to creating the models and sets, exploring the meticulous process the team go through to bring Wildwood to the big screen. The book comes with 176 pages by way of publisher Rizzoli Universe and has an RRP of $45.

Laika previously released big hits like Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings, with all of their movies impressing audiences with their animation and visual design, which looks to continue with Wildwood and seen in the teaser trailer below.

The studio is no stranger to artbooks either, having previously worked on The Art of The Boxtrolls, The Art and Making of ParaNorman, The Art of Missing Link, and the now very rare, The Art of Kubo and the Two Strings. Animation fans and collectors will no doubt have their eye on this upcoming volume of artwork and insights for their shelves, one that will be released before the movie premiers on October 23rd 2026.

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Based on the 2011 novel from Colin Melony and Carson Ellis, Wildwood is set in a Portland forest believed to be so dangerous that people avoid entering inside. This changes when teenage Prue McKeel ventures in to find her baby brother after he was taken away by crows. Her trek into the dark and mysterious forest leads to encounters with creepy characters, all wonderfully animated by the talented team at Laika. It will also mark the studios 20th anniversary, making the upcoming movie and artbook a showcase of years of experience crafting movie magic.

Pre-ordered are becoming available for the book online, with some regions expected to get listings very soon. Updates on The Art of Wildwood will be shared here and those interested in the book can pre-order it below;