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Release Date:

October 23, 2026

Synopsis:

From IMDb: “The adventures of Prue McKeel as she sets off to the forests outside Portland to find her kidnapped brother.”

Poster Rating: B- / B+ / B- (5) / B+ (5) / B+

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Review: (#1, B-) A pretty medallion with an unfamiliar foundation, this design is a decent tease but doesn’t say much. (#2, B) An imaginative and artistically compelling design that limits the viewer’s attention to the avian elements while minimizing the setting all while overwhelming it all with an oppressive off-white background.

(#3-#7, B-) It’s not often that the completely white background of a poster doesn’t generate frustration but it’s effectively employed win this design with the oval portrait frame relying on that emptiness to draw the viewer into the core image with each character given a fitting backdrop. (#8-#13, B+) These faction banners are each set with unique colors and contents with the framing fittingly changing with each. They may not be character posters but they are more compelling and more desirable than the actual character designs. (#14, B+) The light and the dark are effectively compared in this detailed design that gives the viewer the setting and major characters and should suitably intrigue.

Trailer Rating: B+ / A / A-

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Review: (#1, B+) The story doesn’t quite manifest in an understandable way but the trailer is filled with visual splendor and the kind of excellence in stop-motion animation we expect from Laika. Whether it will appeal to mass audiences or not remains to be seen but those who’ve supported them for two decades, there’s plenty here to whet their appetites.

(#2, A) The musical selection alone lifts this trailer beyond expectations but the gorgeousness of the animation and details in the backdrop play dramatically well against that music and build a compelling story with plenty of action and drama without giving away the entire plot. Perhaps those who aren’t enamored with stop-motion animation can dismiss this trailer but everyone else should be easily impressed by its beauty.

(#3, A-) The dazzling visuals and styles of this film continue to come through beautifully in the trailer and while each trailer covers similar territory, they each have different emotional details that make the film continuously look compelling.

Oscar Prospects:

This is sure to be an Oscar nominee. Laika has too perfect a record for it not to happen. A win is certainly possible with a lot of sequels in the competition this year, though Toy Story 5 will be still competition.

Trailer #1

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Posters

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