Chris Butler

Born: 1st of January 1974 (52 years old)

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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Chris Butler's Filmography

30 Nights

30 Nights

  •   Movie
  • 2018
Dave
Missing Link

Missing Link

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Director, Writer
Kubo and the Two Strings

Kubo and the Two Strings

  •   Movie
  • 2016
Head of Story, Screenplay
The Boxtrolls

The Boxtrolls

  •   Movie
  • 2014
Presenter
ParaNorman

ParaNorman

  •   Movie
  • 2012
Director, Screenplay
Coraline

Coraline

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Storyboard
Corpse Bride

Corpse Bride

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Storyboard Artist
Tarzan II

Tarzan II

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Storyboard
The Tigger Movie

The Tigger Movie

  •   Movie
  • 2000
Character Designer
Masters of the Universe

Masters of the Universe

Movie
4th Jun 2026
🚀 Pre-Release