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Laika to Reissue ParaNorman for Halloween With New Short Film

Kicking off October 25 in U.S. cinemas with a global rollout through Trafalgar Releasing, the revival serves as a centerpiece of Laika’s 20th anniversary celebration.

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Overview

  • The one-week theatrical run begins on October 25 in U.S. cinemas and on October 23 internationally, screening in remastered RealD 3D and 2D formats.
  • The engagement includes the world premiere of ParaNorman: The Thrifting, a new CG short directed by Thibault LeClercq and written by Chris Butler.
  • Anna Kendrick and Finn Wolfhard reprise their roles in the accompanying short, which was produced in partnership with Passion Pictures.
  • Fathom Entertainment will distribute the film in the U.S., with Trafalgar Releasing handling international markets.
  • The reissue follows the $56 million global box office success of Coraline’s 2024 re-release and anchors Laika’s year-long 20th anniversary celebration.