Wildwood, Laika’s ambitious stop-motion fantasy directed by Travis Knight, premiered to widespread critical acclaim at the BFI London Film Festival on October 11, 2026, securing a perfect 100% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes from 15–20 early reviews. Critics have hailed the film’s intricate handcrafted animation, expansive scale, and visual spectacle as the studio’s most impressive achievement to date, surpassing prior entries like Kubo and the Two Strings. This unanimous praise from outlets such as The Wrap, The Hollywood Reporter, and Empire has positioned the PG-13 adventure as an early awards contender for Best Animated Feature ahead of its wide theatrical release on October 23. Audience scores remain unavailable until opening, and additional reviews could influence the final certified rating.