



Chris Butler
Writing1974Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK

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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Acting History
2026
Masters of the Universe
Screenplay
Wildwood
Screenplay
2019
Missing Link
Director
Missing Link
Writer
2018
30 Nights
as Dave
2016
Kubo and the Two Strings
Screenplay
Kubo and the Two Strings
Head of Story
2014
The Boxtrolls
Presenter
2012
ParaNorman
Director
ParaNorman
Screenplay
2009
Coraline
Storyboard
2005
Corpse Bride
Storyboard Artist
Tarzan II
Storyboard
2000
The Tigger Movie
Character Designer

