Fans who missed Coraline's summer return need not fear: animation company Laika Studios is re-releasing the beloved stop-motion film starting this Halloween.
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The news follows a huge global box office return for Laika, which has now teamed up with Fathom in the U.S. and Trafalgar Releasing internationally, grossing more than $53 million during the dark fantasy film’s 15th anniversary re-release in August. The 2009 film will be offered in newly remastered 3D and 2D formats.
During the screening, viewers will also get a glimpse of Laika's upcoming Wildwood. The film will be available in the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, Austria and Ecuador from October 31, with more territories to follow. France and Italy will also get a re-release for the film's anniversary in November.
“Everyone at LAIKA is thrilled with the global success of the Coraline reissue and we’re excited to offer another chance to see it this year during Halloween festivities,” said Laika’s chief marketing and operations officer, David Burke. “In addition to becoming Fathom’s highest-grossing release in the U.S., Coraline also set box office records in multiple international territories, including the U.K. and Mexico, through our partnership with Trafalgar Releasing. We’re humbled by the millions of fans around the world who came out to experience Coraline in dazzling remastered 3D on the big screen this summer, making the 15th anniversary a cultural phenomenon.”