Chris Butler

Chris Butler

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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Jan 1, 1974
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK

Movie Credits

Masters of the Universe
Masters of the Universe
2026
The Heritage
The Heritage
2022
Missing Link
Missing Link
2019
The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass
The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass
2018
30 Nights
30 Nights
2018
Kubo and the Two Strings
Kubo and the Two Strings
2016
The Boxtrolls
The Boxtrolls
2014
ParaNorman
ParaNorman
2012
Coraline
Coraline
2009
Corpse Bride
Corpse Bride
2005
Tarzan II
Tarzan II
2005
The Tigger Movie
The Tigger Movie
2000

Pictures

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