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Laika Sets Limited ParaNorman Theatrical Return With New CG Short, Tickets On Sale

The 20th‑anniversary celebration showcases a remastered 3D/2D presentation and unveils a companion short featuring Anna Kendrick and Finn Wolfhard.

Overview

  • ParaNorman returns to theaters in a limited event with newly remastered RealD 3D and 2D presentations from October 25–28 in the U.S., with international screenings beginning October 23.
  • The re-release is paired with ParaNorman: The Thrifting, a CG-animated short written by original co-director Chris Butler and directed by Laika lead character designer Thibault LeClercq.
  • Anna Kendrick reprises Courtney, Finn Wolfhard voices a new character named Chad, and younger roles are recast with Brayden Gleave as Norman and Beckett James Maillard as Neil.
  • The short follows Norman, Courtney, and Neil on a visit to Ye Olde Grimporium, extending the film’s world without revealing story outcomes.
  • Tickets are available for pre-order, with U.S. distribution handled by Fandom Entertainment and international distribution by Trafalgar Releasing.