Laika Studios is bringing back the beloved animated film Coraline just in time for Halloween. After a successful re-release in August that grossed over $53 million globally, the movie will make its return to theaters beginning October 31. This re-release will showcase Coraline in both newly remastered 3D and traditional 2D formats, offering fans another chance to experience its mesmerizing visuals on the big screen.
The 2009 animated feature, which has garnered a passionate fanbase, will also provide a sneak peek at Laika’s upcoming project, Wildwood, during its screenings. The film will be available in various countries including the U.K., Ireland, Australia, Canada, Austria, and Ecuador, with more regions to follow. France and Italy will get their own anniversary re-release in November.
David Burke, Laika’s chief marketing and operations officer, expressed the team’s excitement over the film’s success. He highlighted the film’s status as Fathom’s highest-grossing release in the U.S. and noted that it shattered box office records in several international markets like the U.K. and Mexico, thanks to their collaboration with Trafalgar Releasing. Burke stated, “We are grateful for the millions of fans who came out to see Coraline in stunning remastered 3D this summer, turning the 15th anniversary into a cultural phenomenon.”
In fact, the recent re-release is not only the highest-grossing for Laika in the U.S. over the past decade, but it also holds the record for the highest lifetime U.S. gross for a stop-motion animated film, surpassing the iconic Nightmare Before Christmas and Chicken Run.
Tickets for the Halloween re-release go on sale in the U.S. today, offering fans an exciting opportunity to witness this dark fantasy tale once more on the big screen.