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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Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
Masters of the Universe
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2026
ParaNorman: The Thrifting
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2025
The Heritage
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2022
The Jungle Book
Role: Production Design
MOVIE • 2022
Missing Link
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2019
Missing Link
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2019
Kubo and the Two Strings
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2016
Kubo and the Two Strings
Role: Head of Story
MOVIE • 2016
The Boxtrolls
Role: Presenter
MOVIE • 2014
ParaNorman
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2012
ParaNorman
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2012
Coraline
Role: Storyboard
MOVIE • 2009
Corpse Bride
Role: Storyboard Artist
MOVIE • 2005
Tarzan II
Role: Storyboard
MOVIE • 2005
The Tigger Movie
Role: Character Designer
MOVIE • 2000
Wildwood
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • TBA