Laika’s stop-motion fantasy Wildwood looks so smooth

<figure> <img alt="A still photo from the animated film Wildwood." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Laika Studios" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/img-260ce3af-8e70-4401-9a35-9eb971697f7b.png?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Due to a scheduling mishap, I was only able to check out two movies on my second day at the Toronto International Film Festival - but I did manage to get an early look at and some fascinating details on one of my most anticipated films this year.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Even if you don't know the name Laika, you probably know the studio's work; it's the animation house behind stop-motion hits like <em>ParaNorman</em>, <em>The Boxtrolls</em>, and <em>Kubo and the Two Strings</em>. And over the years Laika's films have steadily gotten more impressive on both a technical and artistic level. Which brings us to the incredible-looking <em>Wildwood</em>, hitting theaters next month. If you're unfamiliar, h …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/994314/tiff-2026-wildwood-stuffed-julian">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>