# Laika Releases Behind-the-Scenes Featurette for Upcoming Stop-Motion Film "Wildwood"

_General · published 2026-07-12_

With less than three months until its theatrical release, Laika has released a nearly two-and-a-half-minute featurette for its upcoming stop-motion fantasy film "Wildwood." Rather than a conventional trailer, the studio pulls back the curtain on its signature handcrafted production process — showcasing the assembly of massive miniature sets, the frame-by-frame puppetry of character animation, and new glimpses of locations and characters including an armored horsewoman and an elaborate forest of birdhouses.

The featurette underscores Laika's continued commitment to practical, artisan filmmaking at a time when digital and AI-assisted animation dominate the industry. It offers film and production audiences a detailed look at the painstaking craftsmanship that defines the studio's output, reinforcing "Wildwood" as one of the more anticipated hand-crafted animation releases of the year.

## Sources
- [geektyrant.com](https://geektyrant.com/news/a-new-wildwood-featurette-shows-off-the-incredible-handmade-magic-bringing-laikas-fantasy-epic-to-life)
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