Posted 10/23/2026
Directed by Travis Knight, Wildwood is a dark, breathtaking stop-motion fantasy epic that turns a quiet corner of the Pacific Northwest into a sprawling mythical battlefield. Set in Portland, Oregon, the story kicks off when a flock of murder-crows abducts infant Mac McKeel, carrying him across the St. Johns Bridge into the Impassable Wilderness—an uncharted, enchanted forest hidden in plain sight. Mac's teenage sister, Prue, along with her awkward classmate Curtis, ventures into this forbidden woodland on a desperate rescue mission, only to become entangled in an impending civil war among the forest's fantastical factions.
As the duo journey deeper into the wild, the narrative explores how unaddressed trauma and bitter loss can curdle into destructive obsession. Alexandra, the grieving Dowager Governess, seeks to use baby Mac in a dark, blood-magic ritual to restore what was taken from her, forcing Prue to forge alliances with warring bands of noble avians, talking coyotes, and woodland bandits. The journey forces both teenagers to forfeit their naive childhood security, confronting brutal sacrifices, geopolitical intrigue, and the perilous cost of maturity.
The tension culminates in a monumental, high-stakes clash for the soul of the forest, weighing the fragile balance between human encroachment, environmental magic, and emotional healing.
The film brings its intricate puppet characters to life through a stellar voice cast, starring Peyton Elizabeth Lee as the determined Prue McKeel and Jacob Tremblay as her awkward yet brave companion, Curtis. They are anchored by Carey Mulligan as the tragic, villainous Alexandra, Mahershala Ali as the formidable Bandit King Brendan, Angela Bassett as the regal avian General, and Awkwafina as the clever rat Septima. Blending gothic fairytale enchantment with intricate handcrafted artistry, the film transforms a local urban legend into a sweeping, emotionally resonant coming-of-age odyssey.
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