Wildwood

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Wildwood (2026)

  • Animation
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
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Wildwood (2026) is LAIKA's stop-motion fantasy adventure. Get the plot, voice cast, R-13 rating and its November 11 release date in Philippine cinemas.

Wildwood Plot: What the Story Is About (No Spoilers)

Wildwood begins in Portland, Oregon, where young Prue McKeel’s ordinary life is upended when her baby brother is snatched away. The kidnappers are crows, and they answer to Alexandra, a woman whose motives remain a mystery. Prue sets off to bring her brother home. Her classmate Curtis Mehlberg ends up joining her, whether he planned to or not.

The chase leads the pair into Wildwood, a hidden, enchanted forest that turns out to be far stranger than the woods at the edge of the city. Talking animals, unexpected friends and dangerous enemies all live there. The film’s keywords point to owls, coyotes and horses among the creatures they meet. To get through it, Prue and Curtis have to work out who they can trust while the rescue mission grows bigger and riskier.

The film’s tagline sums up the emotional core: “How far would you go for those you love?” Adapted from a book, Wildwood frames a sibling rescue story as a sweeping fairytale adventure.

Wildwood — Mood illustration, not a still from the film
Mood illustration, not a still from the film

What Makes Wildwood Notable: Cast, Director and Studio

  • Studio and style: Wildwood comes from LAIKA, the American studio that specialises in stop-motion animation. Its handcrafted puppets and sets give the enchanted forest a tactile, physical look.
  • Director: Travis Knight directs, working from a screenplay by Chris Butler.
  • Voice cast: The film has a star-studded ensemble:
    • Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Prue McKeel
    • Jacob Tremblay as Curtis Mehlberg
    • Carey Mulligan as Alexandra
    • Mahershala Ali as Brenden
    • Angela Bassett as The General
    • Awkwafina as Septima
    • Jake Johnson as Mr. McKeel
    • Charlie Day as Dmitri
    • Amandla Stenberg as Niamh
    • Jemaine Clement as Roger Swindon
  • Genre and scale: It is an animated adventure-fantasy with an epic feel, running 132 minutes. That is long for an animated feature.
  • Origin: It is a US production in English and is based on a novel.

Wildwood Review: What to Expect

Wildwood had its world release on October 19, 2026. Detailed critic consensus is not included in the information available here. Early audience scores online come from only a handful of votes, so it is still too soon to judge how the film is being received. Going by the facts, viewers can expect a long, ambitious stop-motion fantasy with a family-centred rescue story and a large celebrity voice cast.

Who Will Enjoy Wildwood

  • Fans of stop-motion animation and handcrafted visual worlds
  • Viewers who love fairytale quests set in enchanted forests
  • Teens aged 13 and up who enjoy epic adventures with young heroes
  • Moviegoers drawn to sibling and family themes
  • Fans of the voice cast, including Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Angela Bassett and Awkwafina

Wildwood Release Date in the Philippines and Where to Watch

Philippine release date: Wildwood is scheduled to open in Philippine cinemas on November 11, 2026.

Rating: The film is rated R-13 in the Philippines, which restricts it to viewers aged 13 and above. Parents planning a family movie date should keep this in mind, since the film is animated but not rated for all ages.

Where to watch in the Philippines: The film is a theatrical release, so cinemas will be the place to see it first. No streaming platform has been announced for the Philippines yet. Check back once the cinema run is under way for any streaming or digital rental news.

Trailer: An official trailer has been released, so you can preview the film’s stop-motion style before it reaches local theatres.

Trailer

Cast

  • Peyton Elizabeth LeePeyton Elizabeth Leeas Prue McKeel (voice)See credits →
  • Jacob TremblayJacob Tremblayas Curtis Mehlberg (voice)See credits →
  • Carey MulliganCarey Mulliganas Alexandra (voice)See credits →
  • Mahershala AliMahershala Alias Brenden (voice)
  • Angela BassettAngela Bassettas The General (voice)
  • AwkwafinaAwkwafinaas Septima (voice)
  • Jake JohnsonJake Johnsonas Mr. McKeel (voice)
  • Charlie DayCharlie Dayas Dmitri (voice)

Photo: TMDB

FAQ

When is the Wildwood release date in the Philippines?
Wildwood is set to open in Philippine cinemas on November 11, 2026, a few weeks after its world release on October 19, 2026.
Where can I watch Wildwood in the Philippines?
Wildwood will be shown in Philippine cinemas. No streaming platform has been announced for the Philippines yet.
Who is in the cast of Wildwood?
The voice cast includes Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Prue, Jacob Tremblay as Curtis and Carey Mulligan as Alexandra. Mahershala Ali, Angela Bassett, Awkwafina, Jake Johnson, Charlie Day, Amandla Stenberg and Jemaine Clement also lend their voices.
What is the plot of Wildwood?
After crows working for the mysterious Alexandra kidnap her baby brother, Prue and her classmate Curtis head into Wildwood, an enchanted forest full of magical creatures, allies and enemies, to rescue him.
Is Wildwood suitable for kids, and how long is it?
Wildwood is rated R-13 in the Philippines, so it is for viewers aged 13 and up. It runs 132 minutes.

Sources

  1. TMDB
  2. IMDb

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