7.6
Movie
Writing
Chris Butler
- Born
- (age 52)
- Birthplace
- Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
- Credits
- 15 titles
Biography
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.
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Signature work
Known For
7.6
Movie
7.9
Movie
Coraline
7.6
Movie
Kubo and the Two Strings
7.1
Movie
ParaNorman
7.1
Movie
Masters of the Universe
6.7
Movie
The Boxtrolls
6.1
Movie
Tarzan II
6.9
Movie
Missing Link
6.7
Movie
The Tigger Movie
4.4
Movie
30 Nights
7.6
Movie
ParaNorman: The Thrifting
9.3
Movie
Wildwood
7.2
Movie
The Heritage
Movie
The Jungle Book
Acting credits 2
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass Film | Self |
| 2018 | 30 Nights Film | Dave |
Crew credits 13
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wildwood Film | Screenplay |
| 2026 | Masters of the Universe Film | Screenplay |
| 2025 | ParaNorman: The Thrifting Film | Writer |
| 2022 | The Heritage Film | Writer |
| 2022 | The Jungle Book Film | Production Design |
| 2019 | Missing Link Film | Director, Writer |
| 2016 | Kubo and the Two Strings Film | Screenplay, Head of Story |
| 2014 | The Boxtrolls Film | Presenter |
| 2012 | ParaNorman Film | Director, Writer |
| 2009 | Coraline Film | Storyboard Artist |
| 2005 | Corpse Bride Film | Storyboard Artist |
| 2005 | Tarzan II Film | Storyboard Artist |
| 2000 | The Tigger Movie Film | Character Designer |