Wendell & Wild Apr 2026

Released in 2022 on Netflix, is a stop-motion animated horror-comedy that marks a collaboration between animation veteran Henry Selick ( Coraline , The Nightmare Before Christmas ) and horror master Jordan Peele . Plot and Characters

: Beyond the supernatural antics, the plot includes a subplot involving Klaxon Korp , a corrupt private prison company plotting to destroy Kat's hometown, Rust Bank, to expand their prison system. Wendell & Wild

The story follows a pair of scheming demon brothers, (voiced by Keegan-Michael Key) and Wild (voiced by Jordan Peele), who dream of leaving hell to build an amusement park for the dead in the world of the living. To achieve this, they enlist the help of Kat Elliot (voiced by Lyric Ross), a tough goth teenager with a tragic past who discovers she is a "Hell Maiden"—a human with the rare ability to summon demons. Key Themes and Production Released in 2022 on Netflix, is a stop-motion

: The voice cast includes notable names such as Angela Bassett , James Hong , and Ving Rhames . FILM REVIEW — current posts - Fantasy/Animation To achieve this, they enlist the help of

: The film was co-written and co-produced by Selick and Peele, combining Selick's signature stop-motion aesthetic with Peele's penchant for socially conscious storytelling.

: The movie is noted for its distinctive visual style and punk-rock spirit, featuring a soundtrack and character designs that lean into an Afro-punk influence.