Laika's Wildwood reaches $36 million worldwide after opening week
The animated film Wildwood has earned $36 million globally, combining a $25.9 million domestic total with earnings from dozens of overseas markets. It opened on 23 Oct in the United States, pulling in $12.3 million its first week and later adding $7.5 million over the Halloween weekend, a 39% decline from the debut. The movie’s domestic haul exceeds the $16.6 million earned by Laika’s previous release Missing Link but remains below the $75 million domestic gross of the studio’s 2009 hit Coraline. The production cost is reported at about $100 million.
Key facts
- Opening weekend (23 Oct) brought $12.3 million in the United States.
- Halloween weekend earnings dropped 39% to $7.5 million.
- Worldwide revenue reached $36 million after expanding to dozens of markets.
- Budget is roughly $100 million, higher than comparable animated films.
- Domestic total surpasses Missing Link’s $16.6 million but trails Coraline’s $75 million.
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Why it matters
The box‑office performance shows Laika’s latest title surpassing recent releases but still lagging behind its biggest hit.
What changed
First published from Fortune