Chris Appelhans
Directing
- Born
- April 28, 1980 (age 46) · Firth, Idaho, USA
Chris Appelhans (born April 28, 1980) is an American illustrator, production designer, and director known for writing/directing Sony Pictures Animation's Wish Dragon (2021) and co-directing KPop Demon Hunters (2025). He started as a concept artist for films like Monster House, The Princess and the Frog, and Coraline, earning an Annie Award nomination for Coraline, and has illustrated children's books like A Greyhound, a Groundhog. He studied at Art Center College of Design and resides in Los Angeles with his wife, author Maurene Goo. Their son was born in 2020.
Known for
Coraline
February 5, 2009
Rise of the Guardians
November 21, 2012
Fantastic Mr. Fox
October 14, 2009
The Princess and the Frog
December 8, 2009
Puss in Boots
October 27, 2011
Monster House
June 30, 2006
KPop Demon Hunters
June 20, 2025
City of Ember
October 7, 2008
Wish Dragon
January 15, 2021
Untitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel
Wish Dragon 2
Behind the camera11
- 2025KPop Demon Hunters Director, Screenplay
- 2021Wish Dragon Director, Writer
- 2012Rise of the Guardians Art Department Manager, Additional Writing, Character Designer
- 2011Puss in Boots Visual Development
- 2009The Princess and the Frog Visual Development
- 2009Fantastic Mr. Fox Art Department Manager
- 2009Coraline Art Department Manager
- 2008City of Ember Conceptual Design
- 2006Monster House Conceptual Design
- TBA