Directed by Travis Knight, the film ‘Wildwood’ tells the story of how after her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness—an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon. Joined by her hapless but loyal classmate Curtis Mehlberg, Prue navigates a world of talking animals, bandits, and powerful figures driven by grief and ambition. As the pair is drawn into a conflict threatening the balance of the forest itself, Prue must discover the strength and belief she never knew she possessed. If she hopes to save her brother and protect Wildwood’s fragile future, she will have to risk everything.
‘Wildwood’ stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee (as Prue McKeel), Jacob Tremblay (as Curtis Mehlberg), Carey Mulligan (as Alexandra), Mahershala Ali (as Brendan), Awkwafina (as Septima), Angela Bassett (as The General), Tom Waits (as Maxim), Maya Erskine (as Mrs. McKeel), Tantoo Cardinal (as Iphigenia), Richard E. Grant (as Owl Rex), Jake Johnson (as Mr. McKeel), Charlie Day (as Dmitri), Jemaine Clement (as Roger Swindon), Amandla Stenberg (as Niamh), Arthur Knight (as Mac McKeel), Len Cariou (as Richard the Postmaster), and Marc Evan Jackson (as Lars Svik), with additional voice roles from Blythe Danner, Rob Delaney, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Jamie Sara Lewis, and Kellan Tetlow.
Written by Chris Butler, based on the novel by Colin Meloy and illustrated by Carson Ellis, ‘Wildwood’ is produced by Travis Knight and Samuel Wilson. Production company is Laika.
The film’s cinematography is by Caleb Deschanel, the music is by Dario Marianelli, with editing by Christopher Murrie-Green.
Watch the trailer below:
Fathom Entertainment will release ‘Wildwood’ in theaters on October 23, 2026.
For more details, visit the official website here: https://wildwoodmovie.com
Peyton Elizabeth Lee is most known for Disney’s Andi Mack and Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Jacob Tremblay is most known for Room, Wonder, and The Little Mermaid. Carey Mulligan is most known for An Education, Promising Young Woman, and Shame. Mahershala Ali is most known for Moonlight, Green Book, and Hidden Figures. Angela Bassett is most known for What’s Love Got to Do with It, Black Panther, and Waiting to Exhale.
