Laika's Wildwood Opens to $12.2 Million Domestically
The stop-motion studio's new feature also drew strong audience scores, while China's AI-made Sanxingdui: Future Past earned $180,000 from 10,000 theaters.
Laika's Wildwood opened in theaters with $12.2 million domestically, according to Cartoon Brew. The stop-motion feature also drew strong audience scores.
The same report covered Sanxingdui: Future Past, promoted as China's first fully AI-generated theatrical feature, which earned $180,000 from 10,000 theaters.
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Quick answers
How much did Laika's Wildwood make in its opening weekend?
The film opened to $12.2 million domestically and received strong audience scores.
Is The Loud House returning for another season?
Director Jessica Borutski said the show is returning for a tenth season, with production moving to Canada.