Chris Butler
Writing
- Born
- January 1, 1974 (age 52) · Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
Chris Butler (born 12 February 1974) is an English animator, writer and director known for his works at Laika, such as ParaNorman and Missing Link, which were both nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
He studied animation at the University for the Creative Arts in South England and is an alumnus of Hugh Baird College in Merseyside.
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On 1 May 2024, it was confirmed that Butler would write the screenplay for the upcoming live-action Masters of the Universe film, which is due for release on 5 June 2026.
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Known for
Corpse Bride
September 12, 2005
Coraline
February 5, 2009
Kubo and the Two Strings
August 18, 2016
ParaNorman
August 3, 2012
Masters of the Universe
June 3, 2026
The Boxtrolls
September 10, 2014
Tarzan II
June 13, 2005
Missing Link
April 4, 2019
The Tigger Movie
February 11, 2000
ParaNorman: The Thrifting
October 23, 2025
Wildwood
October 19, 2026
The Heritage
October 1, 2022
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- 2026Wildwood Screenplay
- 2026Masters of the Universe Screenplay
- 2025ParaNorman: The Thrifting Writer
- 2022The Heritage Writer
- 2022The Jungle Book Production Design
- 2019Missing Link Director, Writer
- 2016Kubo and the Two Strings Screenplay, Head of Story
- 2014The Boxtrolls Presenter
- 2012ParaNorman Director, Writer
- 2009Coraline