The Love for 'Wildwood' Keeps on Growing
Gizmodo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Wildwood, released in late October, has performed strongly at the box office, grossing nearly $70 million worldwide ahead of its third weekend despite a competitive release period.
- The film opened with $14.6 million globally and has since added $60 million, maintaining steady earnings despite a 20-25% weekly decline and reduced theater presence.
- Domestically, Wildwood has surpassed $40 million, making it the biggest theatrical success for distributor Fathom Entertainment and outgrossing Laika’s 2019 film Missing Link.
- Wildwood is notable as a rare PG-13 stop-motion animated fantasy, which has contributed to its unique appeal and positive word-of-mouth recommendations from audiences.
- The film’s success may encourage studios to explore more mature and tonally ambitious animated projects, expanding beyond typical family-friendly fare.
