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Why Wildwood Proves Simple Stories Can Be Extraordinary (Spoilers)
Is Wildwood (2026) LAIKA's greatest animated film yet? In this spoiler-filled Wildwood movie review and filmmaking deep dive, Madina and I explore how director Travis Knight pushed stop-motion animation to new heights with an epic fantasy adventure that combines the environmental themes of Princess Mononoke, the magical worldbuilding of The Chronicles of Narnia, and the grand scale of The Lord of the Rings. We examine the film's story, characters, breathtaking animation, ambitious production, and how it compares to LAIKA's beloved Coraline.
Based on the 2011 novel by Colin Meloy, illustrated…
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