WILDWOOD Is Too Good to Be Ignored

WILDWOOD is one of the best movies of 2026, and I'm worried that not many people will see it. From Laika, the studio behind Coraline and ParaNorman, comes an extraordinary and ambitious stop-motion fantasy adventure that took nearly sixteen years to bring to the screen. Directed by Travis Knight, Wildwood is a breathtaking achievement in animation, filled with astonishing craftsmanship, unforgettable imagery, and genuine emotional depth. In this review, I talk about what makes Wildwood such a remarkable cinematic experience, its darker approach to fantasy storytelling, the incredible artistry behind its animation, and why its ambitious scope sometimes works against it. It's not a perfect movie, but it's the kind of bold, imaginative filmmaking that deserves far more attention than it will probably receive. Is Wildwood one of the year's greatest animated movies? And can a film this ambitious still find an audience in today's Hollywood? Let me know what you thought of Wildwood in the comments! #Wildwood #Laika #MovieReview