Laika Needs ‘Wildwood’ to Be About More Than the Stop-Motion Craft That Went Into It: ‘Prestige Alone Isn’t Enough’
IndieWire • 5/15/2026
Summary
Laika's first movie in seven years, titled "Wildwood," aims to be recognized as a theatrical event rather than just a showcase of stop-motion craft. The Portland-based animation studio is working to position the film as more than a product of prestige alone.
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