Chris Butler
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- January 1, 1974, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
- Movies
- 9
Chris Butler (born 12 February 1974) is an English animator, writer and director known for his works at Laika, such as ParaNorman and Missing Link, which were both nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
He studied animation at the University for the Creative Arts in South England and is an alumnus of Hugh Baird College in Merseyside.
On 1 May 2024, it was confirmed that Butler would write the screenplay for the upcoming live-action Masters of the Universe film, which is due for release on 5 June 2026.
Upcoming Chris Butler Movies
Wildwood
2026
October 19, 2026
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2018 | The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass | Self |
| 2018 | 30 Nights | Dave |
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2026 | Wildwood | Screenplay |
| 2026 | Masters of the Universe | Screenplay |
| 2025 | ParaNorman: The Thrifting | Writer |
| 2022 | The Heritage | Writer |
| 2019 | Missing Link | Director, Writer |
| 2016 | Kubo and the Two Strings | Screenplay |
| 2012 | ParaNorman | Director, Writer |
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