Carl Roberts 
Tickets are now on sale as the classic ParaNorman returns to theaters this October. It returns with a remastered release and a new short film.
Tickets for LAIKA’s theatrical re-release of its award-winning stop-motion animated film ParaNorman are now on sale. This event is happening this October.
LAIKA’s delightful second film will re-release in newly remastered 3D and 2D formats as part of the studio’s year-long 20th Anniversary celebration. Originally released in 2012, ParaNorman was a hit with critics and general audiences alike, garnering multiple awards, including Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations, as well as multiple ANNIE Awards. Chris Butler wrote the film, drawing from his experience on Missing Link and ParaNorman. He and Sam Fell, who directed Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, teamed up to direct this project.
NEW ANIMATED SHORT
As previously announced, the studio’s new, CG animated short film, ParaNorman: The Thrifting, directed by LAIKA’s lead character designer Thibault LeClercq and written by Chris Butler, will be shown alongside the film. The short features voice work from Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard. Additionally, Anna Kendrick reprises her role of Norman’s older sister, Courtney Babcock.
As with Coraline‘s record-breaking 15th Anniversary 2024 re-release, LAIKA will bring the gloriously remastered ParaNorman to global audiences. The film was originally released in 2012. They are doing this in partnership with Trafalgar Releasing in international markets. It will premiere on Thursday, October 23. Fathom Entertainment will handle the US premiere on Saturday, October 25.
CORALINE
Coraline’s re-release success last year signalled an audience desire for repertory cinema as moviegoers rediscover older films, especially accessible horror titles that families can enjoy together. Coraline’s return scored $56M in worldwide box office, making it one of the most successful global re-releases of the past decade and the highest lifetime gross for a stop-motion film in the U.S.
Tickets for ParaNorman are now on sale. For more information, visit ParaNorman.com.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
